Jana Takes a Breathalyzer Test and Cannot Believe the Amount

question 81

Multiple Choice

Jana takes a breathalyzer test and cannot believe the amount of alcohol that is reportedly in her system. If the officer assures her that the measure is accurate, then she knows:

• A) she should take it again, because it may not be valid.
• B) she should take it again, because it may not be reliable.
• C) she does not need to take it again, because it must also be reliable.
• D) she should explain to the officer that this measure is neither reliable nor valid.

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