________ is the extent to which a scale produces consistent results if repeated measurements are made on the characteristic.
A)Validity
B)Generalizability
C)Reliability
D)None of the above

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Reliability refers to the consistency of the results obtained using a particular measuring instrument, such as a scale. It indicates the degree to which repeated measurements of the same characteristic with the same instrument give the same result. Validity concerns whether the scale actually measures what it is intended to measure, and generalizability concerns the extent to which the findings of a study can be applied to other populations or settings. None of the above is not the best choice as all the options are related to the concept of the question.

________ Is the Extent to Which a Scale Produces Consistent