Which of the following is an important distinction between systematic errors and random errors?
A)Random errors are more likely than systematic errors to cause errors in conclusions.
B)Systematic errors occur only in objective measures and random errors occur only in subjective measures.
C)Random errors can be eliminated by careful wording of test items.
D)Systematic errors are extremely rare among psychological tests.

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Random errors are unpredictable and can vary in magnitude and direction from one measurement to another, affecting the precision of measurements but not necessarily leading to incorrect conclusions. Systematic errors, however, are consistent, repeatable errors associated with faulty equipment or biased procedures, which can lead to incorrect conclusions because they skew results in a particular direction.

Which of the Following Is an Important Distinction Between Systematic