The degree to which an instrument measures what it is intended to measure is known as _____

a. validity
b. generalizability
c. verifiability
d. reliability

Answer: A

Rationale: Rather than shoe size, valid measures of intelligence might include problem solving and logical thinking—abilities that actually constitute the definition of intelligence.

Psychology

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