There are several types of measurement error which affect the location and spread of the data distribution. Match the following descriptions with the appropriate measurement error below.
A lack of consistency in the measurement over time.
Expressed as the difference between an observed average and the true average.
Variability in the measured value requiring multiple measurements of a given characteristic.
A change in accuracy over a measurement instrument's expected operating range.
A. Precision
B. Stability
C. Accuracy
D. Linearity
E. Reliability