The degree to which a questionnaire measures what it is supposed to measure is an indication of its
A) representativeness.
B) utility.
C) validity.
D) reliability.

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The degree to which a questionnaire measures what it is supposed to measure is known as its validity. Option A, representativeness, refers to the ability of a sample to accurately represent a larger population. Option B, utility, refers to the usefulness of a questionnaire. Option D, reliability, refers to the consistency and stability of the questionnaire's results over time. While reliability is important for a questionnaire to be valid, it alone does not measure the questionnaire's ability to measure what it is supposed to measure. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

The Degree to Which a Questionnaire Measures What It Is