HMS, BM 2012 HSC 18 MC

A timed 100-metre sprint trial to measure speed and power is conducted using several athletes. The same test procedure and conditions are followed for each of these athletes three times.

Which statement is true about the results?

They are valid and reliable.
They are valid but not reliable.
They are reliable but not valid.
They are neither valid nor reliable.

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\(C\)

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C is correct: Consistent procedures ensure reliability, but 100m sprint doesn’t measure power.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Test doesn’t validly measure power, only speed.
B is incorrect: Consistent repeated procedures make the test reliable.
D is incorrect: The test is reliable due to consistent methodology.

♦♦♦♦♦♦ Mean mark 16%.