Research indicates that in recent years respondents' answers to survey questions measuring racial prejudice underestimate actual racial prejudice. This underestimate is an example of __________ measurement error, which affects measurement __________.
A) random; reliability
B) random; reliability and validity
C) systematic; validity
D) systematic; reliability and validity

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Systematic measurement error consistently skews results in a particular direction, affecting the validity of the measurement by not accurately reflecting the true level of racial prejudice.

Research Indicates That in Recent Years Respondents' Answers to Survey