Which of the Statements Is True, Relative to Error

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements is true, relative to error?

• A)True score plus error score equals observed score.
• B)Random error of measurement increases the mean.
• C)The mean of the true measurements is equal to the mean of the observed measurements when there is no systematic error.
• D)No measurement of anything is ever correct.
• E)Measurement error always exists, if a straightforward measurement like counting is made often enough and by enough people.

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Definitions:

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