B2 noun Formal

타당도

[tʰadaŋdo]

The degree to which a test or research actually measures what it claims to measure; validity.

Examples

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1

연구 설계의 타당도를 검토해야 한다.

The validity of the research design must be reviewed.

2

전문가들은 이 이론의 타당도를 인정했다.

Experts recognized the validity of this theory.

3

시장 조사 결과의 타당도를 의심할 여지가 없다.

There is no room to doubt the validity of the market research results.

Word Family

Noun
타당
Adverb
타당하게
Adjective
타당하다
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Memory Tip

Ta-dang (타당) means 'proper/right'. Do (도) means degree. Right-degree = validity.

Quick Quiz

측정 도구가 재고자 하는 것을 정확히 측정하고 있는지를 ( )(이)라고 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 타당도

Examples

1

연구 설계의 타당도를 검토해야 한다.

academic

The validity of the research design must be reviewed.

2

전문가들은 이 이론의 타당도를 인정했다.

formal

Experts recognized the validity of this theory.

3

시장 조사 결과의 타당도를 의심할 여지가 없다.

business

There is no room to doubt the validity of the market research results.

4

그 질문은 조사의 목적에 맞는 타당도가 없다.

everyday

That question lacks validity for the purpose of the survey.

5

이 방법의 타당도를 어떻게 증명할 거야?

informal

How are you going to prove the validity of this method?

Word Family

Noun
타당
Adverb
타당하게
Adjective
타당하다

Common Collocations

타당도가 높다 to have high validity
타당도를 검증하다 to verify validity
내용 타당도 content validity
타당도를 확보하다 to secure validity
타당도를 평가하다 to evaluate validity

Common Phrases

연구의 타당도

validity of the research

측정의 타당도

validity of measurement

타당도 있는 근거

valid evidence

Often Confused With

타당도 vs 신뢰도

'타당도' is accuracy/truthfulness; '신뢰도' is consistency/reliability.

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Usage Notes

Paired with '신뢰도' in almost all discussions of academic research quality.

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Common Mistakes

Interchanging '타당도' and '신뢰도' incorrectly.

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Memory Tip

Ta-dang (타당) means 'proper/right'. Do (도) means degree. Right-degree = validity.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 妥 (proper) + 當 (right) + 度 (degree).

Grammar Patterns

~의 타당도 타당도가 있다/없다

Quick Quiz

측정 도구가 재고자 하는 것을 정확히 측정하고 있는지를 ( )(이)라고 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 타당도

More academic words

분석하다

B2

To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.

현상

B2

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.

감소하다

B2

To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.

중요성

B2

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.

해결책

B2

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.

환경

B2

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. It can refer to the natural world or social/work conditions.

발생하다

B2

To come into existence or experience; to happen. Used for events, problems, or natural phenomena in formal contexts.

차이

B2

A point or way in which people or things are not the same; difference. Essential for 'Compare and Contrast' essays.

자원

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. Often refers to natural or human resources.

다양성

B2

The state of being diverse; variety. It often refers to cultural, biological, or ideological differences within a group or system.

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