A survey instrument (questionnaire) is considered ____ if its repeated application results in consistent scores.
A) valid
B) reliable
C) acceptable
D) accurate
E) consistent

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Reliability refers to the consistency or stability of a measurement tool. Therefore, a survey instrument is considered reliable if its repeated application results in consistent scores. Validity, on the other hand, refers to whether a tool measures what it is intended to measure. Acceptability and accuracy are also important aspects of survey instruments, but they do not necessarily reflect reliability. Consistency is used to describe the reliability of a survey instrument in the question stem.

A Survey Instrument (Questionnaire) Is Considered ____ If Its Repeated