Which of the Following Is an Important Distinction Between Systematic

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important distinction between systematic errors and random errors?

• A)Random errors are more likely than systematic errors to cause errors in conclusions.
• B)Systematic errors occur only in objective measures and random errors occur only in subjective measures.
• C)Random errors can be eliminated by careful wording of test items.
• D)Systematic errors are extremely rare among psychological tests.

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Definitions:

Assassinations

The deliberate killing of a prominent or important person, often for political or ideological reasons.

Ticking Bomb Argument

A hypothetical scenario used in ethical debates where a suspect is believed to know the location of a bomb set to explode, raising questions about the use of torture to prevent disaster.

Justify Torture

The action or ethical reasoning process of defending the use of torture, typically under specific circumstances deemed exceptional, such as national security threats.

Interrogation

The process of formally questioning a suspect or witness in detail, often associated with law enforcement and criminal investigations.