A graphic rating scale used with unclear standards may appear to be objective, however, it will probably result in unfair appraisals because the traits and degrees of merit are
A)open to interpretation.
B)tightly structured.
C)well defined.
D)specific in nature.
E)too strict/lenient.

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If the standards for the graphic rating scale are unclear, then the traits and degrees of merit will be open to interpretation. This can lead to unfair appraisals because different raters may interpret the same trait or degree of merit differently, resulting in inconsistent evaluations.

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