The likelihood that a researcher will obtain the same result using the same measures the next time he or she tests a hypothesis is:
A) validity.
B) reliability.
C) response rate.
D) generalizability.

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Reliability refers to the consistency or stability of a measure over time or across different situations. Therefore, if the same measures are used by the researcher, the likelihood of obtaining the same result is related to the reliability of those measures.

The Likelihood That a Researcher Will Obtain the Same Result