The ______ indicates that the scores on a survey will be similar when participants complete the survey more than once.
A) test-retest reliability
B) internal consistency
C) testing effects
D) construct validity

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Test-retest reliability refers to the consistency of scores on a measure over time. If participants complete the same survey twice, the scores should be similar if the measure has good test-retest reliability. Internal consistency refers to the consistency of scores across different items on a measure. Testing effects refer to the potential influence of taking a test on subsequent test-taking or behavior. Construct validity refers to the extent to which a measure is measuring the construct it purports to measure. None of the other options relate directly to the idea that scores will be similar when participants complete a survey multiple times.

The ______ Indicates That the Scores on a Survey Will