Question

multiple choice question
when a reviewer rates every employee near the top of the scale, it represents the distributional error known as

o validity
o reliability
o leniency
o strictness

Explanation:

Leniency error occurs when reviewers rate employees higher than they objectively deserve, often near the top of the scale. Validity refers to the degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure. Reliability is about the consistency of a measurement. Strictness error is the opposite of leniency, where reviewers rate employees lower.

Answer:

C. leniency