If a researcher's data are reliable:
A) they still might involve a high level of systematic error
B) it is very likely that they are also valid
C) there will be little chance of participant reactivity
D) measurements were probably culturally sensitive

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Reliability refers to the consistency of measurements, not their accuracy or validity. Data can be reliable but still contain systematic errors, which affect validity.

If a Researcher's Data Are Reliable