The more consistent the results given by repeated measurements,the higher the ____________ of the measurement procedure (and vice versa).
A) reliability
B) validity
C) efficiency
D) responsiveness

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This is because reliability refers to the consistency and stability of a measurement procedure, i.e. the extent to which it produces consistent and repeatable results over time. Therefore, the more consistent the results, the higher the reliability of the measurement procedure. Validity refers to the extent to which a measurement actually measures what it is intended to measure, while efficiency and responsiveness are not directly related to measurement consistency.

The More Consistent the Results Given by Repeated Measurements,the Higher