Which of the Following Is FALSE

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE?

• A) If a measure is reliable, it is not heavily influenced by transitory factors that cause random errors.
• B) If an item lacks correlation with other scale items measuring the same construct, there is evidence that the item does not belong and should be deleted.
• C) Systematic error is due to temporary aspects of the person or measurement situation, which affects the measurement in irregular ways.
• D) Reliability is necessary, but not sufficient, for establishing the validity of a measure.
• E) If a set of items all measure the same construct, the responses to the items should be correlated.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

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Antianxiety Medication

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Xanax

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Biomedical Therapist

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