Matching Pairs Match the Terms!Online version Revision!!...match up the concepts! by Alan Ramsay 1 Validity 2 Continuing Professional Development 3 Appraisal Tool 4 Reliability 5 Action Research Enquiry aimed at developing applied practical knowledge, and underpinned by collaboration and participatory social process A structured guide to undertaking a critical appraisal The ability of a tool/instrument to measure what it purports to measure The means by which members of the profession maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge, expertise and competence The assessed degree of consistency and dependability of a tool/instrument