Which of the Following Statements About Scientific Measuring Instruments Is

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about scientific measuring instruments is true?

• A) A valid instrument is necessarily reliable.
• B) A reliable instrument is necessarily valid.
• C) both of these
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Merchandising Business

A type of business that purchases goods and sells them to consumers without changing their form.

Service Business

A business that provides intangible products or services to customers, often involving skilled labor or professional expertise.

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold, before accounting for certain other costs such as operating expenses.

Periodic Inventory System

An accounting method where inventory and its cost of goods sold are determined at the end of an accounting period based on a physical count.