Which One of the Following Is Required to Yield an Accurate

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is required to yield an accurate estimate of reliability/precision using the split halves method?

• A) the two halves must be equivalent in length and content
• B) the scores on each half must be equivalent
• C) the first half must contain more questions than the second half
• D) the estimate must be calculated using the coefficient alpha

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory of personality developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious motives and conflicts as the roots of psychological issues.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Personality

Personality consists of the unique patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make up an individual’s character and distinguish one person from another.