a measurement is considered ____________ if it actually measures what it is intended to measure, according…

a measurement is considered ____________ if it actually measures what it is intended to measure, according to the topic of study. \n\nvalid\n\nquantitative\n\nsociological\n\nreliable

a measurement is considered ____________ if it actually measures what it is intended to measure, according to the topic of study. \n\nvalid\n\nquantitative\n\nsociological\n\nreliable

Answer

Brief Explanations:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

  • "Valid" in research (and measurement) means a tool measures what it's supposed to.
  • "Quantitative" refers to numerical data, not about measuring intent.
  • "Sociological" relates to sociology, not measurement validity.
  • "Reliable" means consistent results, not about measuring the intended concept. So the correct term is "valid".

Answer:

A. valid