The extent to which a scale produces consistent results if repeated measurements are made on the characteristic is called ________.
A) reliability
B) validity
C) accuracy
D) efficiency
E) substantiality

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Reliability refers to the consistency or stability of a scale. A reliable scale produces consistent results if measurements are made repeatedly on the characteristic being measured. Validity refers to the extent to which a scale measures what it is supposed to measure. Accuracy refers to the degree of closeness of measurements to the true value. Efficiency and substantiality are not relevant terms in this context.

The Extent to Which a Scale Produces Consistent Results If