Which of the following best illustrates the concept of reliability of measurement?
A) the tendency to respond in the same manner to different questions
B) the ability of the measurement to elicit an identical or very similar response from the same person with successive administrations
C) the ability to repeat the same response time and again to different questions
D) a measure that is truthful
E) a measurement that is relative to what actually is
Answer: B) the ability of the measurement to elicit an identical or very similar response from the same person with successive administrations