A thermometer that consistently gives readings that are five degrees cooler than the actual temperature is
a.) valid but not reliable
b.) reliable but not valid
c.) neither
d.) both
Ans: b.) reliable but not valid
FEEDBACK: Reliability is consistency in measurement. A thermometer can be reliable but not valid. In other words, it can provide consistent temperatures, though they may be consistently incorrect.
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