Multiple Choice
In the context of the scientific method in psychology, in order to determine how much validity is sufficient, one usually tests for which of the following types of validity?
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In the context of the scientific method in psychology, what term refers to the extent to which a test yields a consistent, reproducible measure of performance?
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Objectivity
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Reliability
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Generalizability
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Validity
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Understand that the question is asking about a term related to the scientific method in psychology that describes how consistent and reproducible a test's results are.
Recall that 'Objectivity' refers to the degree to which a test or measurement is free from personal bias or subjective interpretation, not necessarily consistency.
Recognize that 'Generalizability' refers to the extent to which findings or results can be applied to broader populations or different contexts, which is different from consistency of measurement.
Know that 'Validity' refers to how well a test measures what it is intended to measure, focusing on accuracy rather than consistency.
Identify that 'Reliability' is the term used to describe the consistency and reproducibility of a test's results over time or across different observers, which matches the description in the question.
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