In analyzing a new protocol for testing peak power output created by researchers we find that a sample of college age adults tend to get results that vary by +/- 8%. Other protocols are usually +/- 3%
This new protocol likely has a problem with?
A) Objectivity
B) Both Reliability and Validity
C) Validity
D) Reliability
Reliability : The quality of being trustworthy or of performing consistently well.
Validity : The state of being legally or officially binding or acceptable.
The data is not neither consistent nor acceptable so it has problem with both reliability and validity.
Answer : B) Both Reliability and Validity
In analyzing a new protocol for testing peak power output created by researchers we find that...
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