Maggie takes an intelligence test one week and obtains a score of 115. The next week she takes the same test and receives a score of 117 and 116 the following week. Regarding her intellectual ability, this test appears to
A)lack validity.
B)show reliability.
C)show objectivity.
D)lack standardization.

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The test shows reliability because Maggie's scores are consistent across the three administrations. Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure, indicating that the test produces stable and consistent results over time when the conditions are similar.

Maggie Takes an Intelligence Test One Week and Obtains a Score