You Take Your Temperature with a Thermometer Three Times Over

question 12

Multiple Choice

You take your temperature with a thermometer three times over a 20-minute period and observe the following measurements: 98,106,and 89 degrees.You should conclude that the _____ of the thermometer is _____.

• A) validity;high
• B) validity;low
• C) reliability;high
• D) reliability;low

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