AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What is the term referred to the extent to which the researcher is testing what they claim to be testing?

A	Validity
B	Reliability
C	Generalisability
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Validity refers to whether a test measures what it aims to measure. For example, a valid driving test should include a practical driving component and not just a theoretical test of the rules of driving.

Detailed explanation-2: -Validity refers to the degree to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Validity refers to how accurately a method measures what it is intended to measure. If research has high validity, that means it produces results that correspond to real properties, characteristics, and variations in the physical or social world. High reliability is one indicator that a measurement is valid.

Detailed explanation-4: -Validity is the extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure. 1 It is vital for a test to be valid in order for the results to be accurately applied and interpreted. Psychological assessment is an important part of both experimental research and clinical treatment.

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