_____ is any outside influence that affects the true score in a consistent way, whereas _____ is variation from the measure's true score due to unsystematic or chance factors.
A) Random error; systematic error
B) Raw score; random error
C) Systematic error: random error
D) Random error; raw score

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Systematic error refers to consistent influences that affect the true score, while random error refers to unsystematic or chance factors that cause variation from the true score. The answer choice that accurately defines these terms is C.

_____ Is Any Outside Influence That Affects the True Score