The reliability coefficient of a new instrument is established at 0.86. The nurse researcher should interpret this finding to mean what?
A) High error variance; high reliability
B) High error variance; low reliability
C) Low error variance; high reliability
D) Low error variance; low reliability

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A reliability coefficient of 0.86 indicates that the instrument has low error variance and high reliability, meaning it consistently produces similar results under consistent conditions.

The Reliability Coefficient of a New Instrument Is Established at 0.86