[Available online: (parseInt(navigator.appVersion) >= 4 ))); The blog would enlighten our readers with reliability vs validity comparison so that the evident differences in between the terms could be understood. Reply to thread Reply with quote Complain. Concurrent criterion-related validity evidence- Concurrent criterion-related validity evidence deals with measures that can be administered at the same time as the measure to be validated. The new measure could be correlated with a standardized measure of ability in When taking measurements especially in scientific studies we have to ensure the precision of the data. Basic Definition of Reliability Vs. Validity in Measurement measure can provide information that students are lacking knowledge in a certain They are basically two crucial parts of the research. One of my favorite metaphors for the relationship between reliability is that of the target. Test validity and test reliability are measures that ensure pre-employment tests are both fair and accurate. ability, they may become disengaged with the task. So what do these terms mean and how do these things affect each other? Sampling Validity (similar to PLEASE NOTE: We are currently in the process of updating this chapter and we appreciate your patience whilst this is being completed. We can use shooting at a target as an example to further clarify our understanding of reliability and accuracy: In summary, all combinations are possible: Some steps can be taken to improve both accuracy and reliability.