A nurse researcher describes an instrument that is administered repeatedly and obtains the same results as having what?
a. Validity
b. Reliability
c. Consistency
d. Predictability
ANS: B
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A The stem indicates reliability, not validity.
B This answer indicates consistency and stability of an instrument.
C Consistency is a characteristic of reliability.
D Predictability is a characteristic of reliability.
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