The measurement of a variable has validity when
A) the same results are obtained each time it is measured.
B) it becomes an accepted variable in a given area of research.
C) it can be measured quantitatively.
D) the inferences that are made from the measurement are accurate.

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Validity refers to the accuracy of the inferences, interpretations, or actions made based on a measurement's results. It is about how well a test measures what it is supposed to measure. The other options describe reliability (A), acceptance in the research community (B), and the ability to be quantified (C), none of which directly pertain to the accuracy of the inferences drawn from the measurement.

The Measurement of a Variable Has Validity When