Which of the concepts listed below refers to measuring exactly what you intend to measure?
A)congruence
B)validity
C)repeatability
D)reliability

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Validity refers to the extent to which a measure accurately captures the intended concept or construct. This means that the measurement is aligned with what is being measured, indicating a high degree of accuracy in the results. Congruence refers to consistency between two or more measures, repeatability refers to the consistency of a measure over time and reliability refers to the consistency of a measure across different contexts or evaluators. While each of these concepts is important in the process of measurement, validity specifically speaks to the accuracy of a measure in capturing what it intends to measure.

Which of the Concepts Listed Below Refers to Measuring Exactly