Which of the Following Describes Using a Retest Estimate to Assess

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes using a retest estimate to assess reliability?

• A) administer the same test to the same people at two different points in time and compare their test scores at time 2 with the scores at time 1
• B) administer a test with x number of items designed to assess a topic, then statistically analyze the degree to which responses to the items vary together
• C) administer different tests to different people and compare test scores of the different people
• D) administer a test with content based on what a person actually needs to know to do the job in question well

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Definitions:

Theoretical Assumptions

Foundational ideas or principles assumed to be true without immediate empirical testing, used as the basis for further theory development or analysis.

Conservatism

An accounting principle that advises to exercise caution and report expenses and liabilities as soon as possible, but to delay the recognition of revenues and assets.

Gross Profit Method

An inventory estimation technique that determines the cost of goods sold and ending inventory using the gross profit margin.