When Haylee takes a personality test, the researcher gives her detailed instructions and plenty of time to complete it. But Tyler takes the same test and is given only vague instructions and a limited amount of time. This procedural difference shows that the test lacks:
A) validity.
B) standardization.
C) reliability.
D) variability.

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The procedural difference between how Haylee and Tyler were given the personality test suggests that the test lacks standardization, or a consistent method of administration. This could potentially impact the reliability and validity of the results. Validity refers to the extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure, while reliability refers to the consistency of the results over time or across different test administrators. Lack of variability refers to the consistency of the scores or responses of test takers, which is not the issue in this scenario.

When Haylee Takes a Personality Test, the Researcher Gives Her