Validity

(Last edited: Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 8:55 AM)
  • Degree to which a result is likely to be true and free of bias
  • Test is measuring what is needed
  • Accuracy of a test
  • Example:

An interview guideline for breast cancer experts contains questions about the topic "breast cancer". This guideline includes previously defined research questions regarding the topic so that it will help in answering the required questions. 

Further information: Understanding and using sensitivity, specificity and predictive values 

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