- A) Validity
- B) Reliability
- C) Generalizability
- D) Specificity
You are exactly right! Consistency of results over time refers to reliability (B).
Here’s why the other options aren’t quite the fit:
- Validity (A): This refers to whether a test or measure actually assesses what it’s intended to assess. It’s not directly concerned with consistency over time.
- Generalizability (C): This refers to the extent to which findings from a study can be applied to a broader population or setting. While reliability is important for generalizability, it’s a separate concept.
- Specificity (D): This refers to the ability of a test or measure to distinguish between the intended variable and other variables. It’s not directly concerned with consistency over time