Which statistical term means 'the extent to which something gives results that are consistent'?

**Reliability** is about the consistency of a measurement. If you were to repeat the measurement or experiment under the same conditions, would you get the same or very similar results? For example, a reliable weighing scale will show the same weight each time you step on it (within a very small margin). \n**Validity**, in contrast, is about accuracy. It assesses whether the measurement actually captures what it is intended to capture. The weighing scale might be reliable (consistent) but not valid if it is consistently off by 2 kg.