Ivan Conducted a Reliability Study for a Test of Computer

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Essay

Ivan conducted a reliability study for a test of computer skills. His results were a coefficient alpha of .95 and a test-retest r of .85 (4 weeks). Interpret these results including explaining why the reliability coefficients might have been different.

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Definitions:

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Learning Disabilities

Neurologically based processing problems that can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, or math, and can also affect higher-level skills such as organization, time planning, and abstract reasoning.

Medical Model

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Psychoanalytic Perspective

A framework for understanding human behavior that emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and childhood experiences.