Reliability refers to how reliable a research instrument is. For example, a weighed scale that shows the same weight each time it is used is a reliable scale. However, if the same weighing instrument is used on the moon, it does not show the same weight as on earth. Does this mean that the research instrument (weighed scale) is unreliable? Explain why?

Reliability refers to how reliable a research instrument is. For example, a weighed scale that shows the same weight each time it is used is a reliable scale. However, if the same weighing instrument is used on the moon, it does not show the same weight as on earth. Does this mean that the research instrument (weighed scale) is unreliable? Explain why?

An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition

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Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

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Chapter16: The Solar System

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