When We Repeat a Measurement on an Individual or Group

question 49

Multiple Choice

When we repeat a measurement on an individual or group of individuals and do not get the same score as the first time we did the measurement (assuming the characteristic being measured has not changed) , a _____ error is present.

• A) systematic
• B) researcher
• C) random
• D) scaling
• E) marginal

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Definitions:

Closed Question

A type of question that is designed to receive a specific, limited response, such as 'yes' or 'no,' rather than an open-ended or detailed reply.

Branching Question

A question in a survey or questionnaire that directs respondents to different sections based on their responses.

Secondary Question

A follow-up or additional query aimed to gather more in-depth information after an initial question has been answered.

Judgment Sample

A non-probability sampling technique where participants are selected based on the judgement of the researcher, not at random.