Dr Stott Is a Researcher Interested in Examining the Association

question 74

Multiple Choice

Dr. Stott is a researcher interested in examining the association between how humorous children are and their school achievement. Two research assistants go to children's homes and judge children as "not funny at all," "slightly funny," or "very funny." Upon comparison of the observers' judgments, it is apparent that the observers have a high level of disagreement as to children's humor level. This measure of humor level has poor

• A) test-retest reliability.
• B) interrater reliability.
• C) internal validity.
• D) interrater validity.

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Medulla

A part of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions, such as heartbeat and breathing.

Respirator

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