If a respondent says his income is "Over $100,000 per annum" when,in fact,it is "$50,000 per annum",the difference between the true and actual measurement of income in this case could be said to LACK
A)reliability.
B)validity.
C)Both a and b.
D)Neither a nor b.
E)nominal scale.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The difference between the stated income and the actual income represents a lack of validity, as the response did not accurately reflect the true measurement of income. Reliability refers to consistency in measurement, which is not relevant in this scenario. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

If a Respondent Says His Income Is "Over $100,000 Per