Deducting Points for Neatness on Essay Responses Will Have the Greatest

question 16

Multiple Choice

Deducting points for neatness on essay responses will have the greatest influence on which of the following?

• A)objectivity
• B)reliability
• C)validity
• D)writing ability

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