When a rater tends to use only one part of a rating scale, it is known as a:
A) distributional error.
B) contrast error.
C) halo error.
D) horns error.
E) projection error.

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Distributing ratings evenly across the scale is important for accuracy. When a rater tends to use only one part of the scale, it results in a distributional error which affects the overall ratings.

When a Rater Tends to Use Only One Part of a Rating