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validity of measurement  

Definition

  • Definition The extent to which an indicator or variable adequately measures the theoretical concept it purports to measure. Distinctive Features The major requirement of measurement is validity. [Source: The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods; Validity of Measurement]

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