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Accuracy, reliability, precision and validity... what does it all mean?!

Hi there, I'm doing A Level OCR Biology A and I'm struggling to understand the exact differences and applications of the terms above. If you could give a simple definition and a (preferably biological) example I'd be extremely grateful. Thanks in advance.
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-2410-W-TRB-OGHSW.PDF

you're welcome :smile:

Original post by HouseOfRichman
Hi there, I'm doing A Level OCR Biology A and I'm struggling to understand the exact differences and applications of the terms above. If you could give a simple definition and a (preferably biological) example I'd be extremely grateful. Thanks in advance.


You, my friend, are an absolute god. Thanks!!
don't thank me thank google
Original post by KFrostMU
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-2410-W-TRB-OGHSW.PDF

this link no longer works, just takes you to the aqa past paper finder :frown: does anyone have access to it or any other way for understanding the differences between these terms?

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