Reliability
The degree to which a measurement or assessment produces consistent results under similar conditions.
What This Really Means
Reliability refers to the consistency of results across time or conditions.
A reliable measure produces similar outcomes when the underlying factors have not meaningfully changed.
Examples
Receiving similar results when retaking an assessment in a short time frame
consistent scoring across similar questions.
Common Misunderstandings
Tap each myth to reveal the reality
Reliability isn’t an all-the-time rule, and it can change with context and timing.
Reliability doesn’t automatically mean results never change, and context still matters.
Reliability describes the degree to which a measurement or assessment produces consistent results under similar conditions, so it doesn’t mean that reliability and validity mean the same thing.
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We identify patterns related to Reliability by analyzing responses in our assessment modules, helping you understand your unique relationship dynamics.
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