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What is the term for a data collection instrument that provides the same results every time it is used under the same conditions?
Reliable
Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable data collection instrument?
Produces consistent results
What is the primary advantage of using a reliable data collection instrument?
It provides consistent results
A researcher uses a data collection instrument and obtains the same results every time. What can be inferred about the instrument?
It is reliable
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a reliable data collection instrument?
Provides different results each time
Test your knowledge on the concept of reliability in research, which refers to the consistency of results obtained from a data collection instrument. Choose the correct answer from the options provided.
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