A researcher notes a reliability score of 0.75 between two observers in a clinical drug trial evaluating whether the drug decreases anxiety. This score means that
a. there is 25% random error.
b. there is 75% random error.
c. this is an acceptable measure of reliability.
d. this measurement tool is not reliable.
ANS: B
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