A researcher wishes to measure the success of accountants in using graphs to determine the liquidity of a firm,and compare this with their success when using tables.The researcher has decided to use accounting students in the research and has told the students that their performance in the experiment will form part of their assessment for the accounting course they are enrolled in.A limitation of the study is whether students are an adequate proxy for experienced accountants.Which of the following measurement errors may occur when the experiment is conducted?

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The study may face instrument error if the graphs or tables are not designed properly, environment error due to the pressure on students affecting their performance, and attribute unclear error if the students' performance does not accurately reflect that of experienced accountants.

A Researcher Wishes to Measure the Success of Accountants in Using