Question
Research Methodology and Methods Question on Research Methods and Techniques
Which statement is not true regarding the relationship between reliability and validity ?
A
If a measure is perfectly valid, it is also perfectly reliable.
B
Unreliability implies invalidity.
C
If a measure is perfectly reliable, it is perfectly valid.
D
Reliability is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for validity.
Answer
If a measure is perfectly reliable, it is perfectly valid.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): If a measure is perfectly reliable, it is perfectly valid..