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research methods

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validity check

validity check A validity check is an outside test or measurement used to judge whether a report, impression, or conclusion matches what is actually true.

A validity check is an outside test or measurement used to judge whether a report, impression, or conclusion matches what is actually true. In this context, it contrasts with relying only on subjective judgments without independent confirmation.