What does valid mean?

1 : having legal efficacy or force especially : executed with the proper legal authority and formalities a valid contract. 2a : well-grounded or justifiable : being at once relevant and meaningful a valid theory. b : logically correct a valid argument valid inference.

Does valid mean true?

Valid: an argument is valid if and only if it is necessary that if all of the premises are true, then the conclusion is true; if all the premises are true, then the conclusion must be true; it is impossible that all the premises are true and the conclusion is false.

What are the 4 types of validity?

The four types of validityConstruct validity: Does the test measure the concept that it’s intended to measure?Content validity: Is the test fully representative of what it aims to measure?Face validity: Does the content of the test appear to be suitable to its aims?

Does valid mean right?

val′id, adj. strong: having sufficient strength or force: founded in truth: sound: conclusive: (law) executed with the proper formalities: legal: rightful. —v.t. Val′idate, to confirm, give legal force to: test the validity of.