Physicians at a local hospital were being polled regarding various demographics. When asked "how many children do you have?" the only available options were "0" or "1 or more." The majority of physicians selected the second response, "1 or more." This demonstrates the _____ of the measurement tool.
A) bias
B) ceiling effect
C) floor effect
D) random error

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The ceiling effect occurs when the highest possible score on a measurement tool is reached by a large number of respondents, making it difficult to distinguish between those who have the highest level of the characteristic being measured. In this case, the majority of physicians selected the highest possible response, "1 or more," indicating that the measurement tool has a ceiling effect.

Physicians at a Local Hospital Were Being Polled Regarding Various