In Examining the Measure of Binge Drinking, a Researcher Found

question 8

Multiple Choice

In examining the measure of binge drinking, a researcher found that two groups of college students answered the questions in a consistent way. However, the researchers found that most college students did not answer truthfully. As such, this measure of binge drinking was ______ but not ______.

• A) reliable; valid
• B) valid; reliable
• C) true; consistent
• D) testable; reliable

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