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validity  

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  • Validity refers to the extent to which a concept is actually represented by the indicators of such concepts. Often confused with reliability, which refers to the consistency of measures, validity extends beyond measurements and quantitative assessment of particular research questions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Case Study Research; Validity]

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