Asking Many Similar Questions When Trying to Measure a Concept

question 46

Multiple Choice

Asking many similar questions when trying to measure a concept is done to:

• A)Ensure validity
• B)Cancel out measurement error
• C)Make sure participants are not lying
• D)Allow participants to skip questions

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Definitions:

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