Jasmine took a self-administered online intelligence test three times yesterday and obtained scores of 124, 128, and 125. This made her feel great because the score she received from the psychologist last month at school was only a 95. What characteristic might the online test be lacking?
A) Reliability
B) Validity
C) Both reliability and validity
D) Nothing, the test appears to have both reliability and validity.

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While Jasmine may feel good about her scores on the online test, the fact that they vary significantly raises questions about the test's validity. Additionally, since she may have taken the test differently each time or been influenced by outside factors, the reliability of the online test is also in question.

Jasmine Took a Self-Administered Online Intelligence Test Three Times Yesterday