Cathy is given the task of measuring the volume of water a wading pool will hold. Unfortunately, the instrument she chooses to use to accomplish this task is a thermometer. Cathy is carrying out a procedure that is not a ________ measure of volume.

A. reliable
B. consistent
C. concurrent
D. valid


Answer: D

Psychology

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