There are several problems associated with the test-retest approach to determining reliability.If measuring respondents' attitude toward low-fat milk may cause them to become more health conscious and develop a more positive attitude toward low-fat milk,then there is a problem with ________.
A)the time interval between testing
B)the initial measurement altering the characteristic being measured
C)it being impossible to make repeated measurements
D)the first measurement having a carryover effect to the second or subsequent measurements

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The problem with the test-retest approach in this scenario is that the initial measurement (asking about their attitude toward low-fat milk) may actually alter the characteristic being measured (their actual attitude toward low-fat milk). This means that the results of the second measurement may be skewed or inaccurate due to the influence of the initial measurement.

There Are Several Problems Associated with the Test-Retest Approach to Determining