What Is the Effect of "Constant Errors" on Test Reliability

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of "constant errors" on test reliability?

• A) They increase reliability.
• B) They decrease reliability.
• C) They have no effect on reliability.
• D) They increase reliability for low scores but decrease it for high scores.

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