Which one of the following statements is TRUE about error?
A. Systematic error increases the reliability of a test.
B. Systematic error lowers the reliability of a test.
C. Random error lowers the reliability of a test.
D. Both random and systematic error lower the reliability of a test.
Ans: C
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