Which term describes the correctness of information and data presented?

• A. Accuracy
• B. Reliability
• C. Validity
• D. Bias

Answer: (A)

Correctness of information and data presented is described by accuracy. Accuracy is about how close the data are to the true value or reality. In practice, accurate crime data would match what’s actually happening; errors in counting, recording, or reporting reduce accuracy. Reliability looks at consistency when measurements are repeated, but something can be reliable and still not accurate if it consistently misses the mark. Validity asks whether the data measure the intended concept, which isn’t the same as being numerically correct. Bias introduces a systematic error that skews results, harming accuracy. So, the term that best describes the correctness of information and data presented is accuracy.