Reliability of a Test Is Affected by

question 10

Multiple Choice

Reliability of a test is affected by

• A) the characteristics of the people taking the test
• B) the method used to estimate reliability
• C) the intended use of the test scores
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Myelin

Fatty material produced by neuroglial cells; insulates axons and thus speeds conduction of action potentials.

Neuroglial Cells

Supportive cells in the nervous system that provide insulation, nutrients, and structural support for neurons, and participate in signal transmission.

Myelin

A fatty covering that insulates nerve fibers in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, speeding the transmission of nerve impulses.

Action Potential

A rapid rise and subsequent fall in voltage or membrane potential across a cellular membrane, a process allowing neurons to transmit signals.