If we have multiple survey items that are thought to measure the same concept $($e$.$g$.,$ employee engagement$),$ why do we bother assessing their reliability?

Question $9$Answer

a$.$

None of these options are correct.

b$.$

Because we$,$ ideally, want to be able to combine the items into a total score.

c$.$

More reliable measures, by definition, are better accepted by survey$-$takers.

d$.$

Reliability is more important than validity and should be checked first.