If the standard deviations of two tests are identical but the reliability is lower for Test A as compared to Test B,then the standard error of measurement will be ________ for Test A as compared with Test
A) higher
B) lower
C) the same
D) hard to tell

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The standard error of measurement is inversely proportional to the reliability of the test. Therefore, if the reliability is lower for Test A compared to Test B but the standard deviations are identical, the standard error of measurement will be higher for Test A.

If the Standard Deviations of Two Tests Are Identical but the Reliability