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Which type of reliability exists when consistency of observation, measured by a correlation coefficient, is noted between two or more research assistants who record their observations of an event at the same time?
 
  a. Internal consistency
  b. Parallel forms
  c. Test-retest
  d. Interrater

Question 2

A nurse researcher administered a test anxiety questionnaire to a group of nursing students before they attended a test anxiety workshop and then administered a different questionnaire to the same nurses immediately following the workshop.
 
  This is indicative of which type of reliability?
  a. Split-half
  b. Test-retest
  c. Parallel form
  d. Alternate form



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A The example illustrates a test of homogeneity.
B The example does not include two instruments measuring the same construct.
C The example does not include a time interval between administration of the instrument.
D The consistency of observations between two raters making an observation illustrates interrater reliability.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Split-half refers to internal consistency and involves dividing a scale into two halves and making a comparison.
B This response fits a quantitative study only partially and is incomplete for a quantitative, quasi-experimental study.
C Parallel form means that the same individuals are tested within a specific interval but the subjects are given a different form of the test on the second testing.
D This response fits with quantitative tests.




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