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