Which of the Following Describes Using an Equivalent-Form Estimate to Assess

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes using an equivalent-form 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 two tests deemed the same by experts and then compare participants' test scores for test one and test two
• D) different tests to different people and compare test scores of the different people

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others compared to when alone, typically improving on simple tasks and worsening on complex tasks.

Commons Dilemma

A situation in which individuals' short-term selfish interests are at odds with long-term group interests and the common good.

Resource Trap

The situation when a country or region relies heavily on a single natural resource for economic growth, potentially hindering long-term development.

Social Loafing

Social loafing is the tendency of individuals to exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working individually, due to perceived diffusion of personal responsibility.