The term "reliability" does NOT refer to the
A) consistency of measurements.
B) similarity in results when a variable is measured at two different time points.
C) ability to generalize measurements.
D) level of agreement in observations by different observers.

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Reliability refers to the consistency and stability of measurements over time or across different researchers or instruments. Option C refers to the ability to generalize measurements, which falls under the concept of validity - how well a measurement tool accurately measures what it is intended to measure.

The Term "Reliability" Does NOT Refer to the