In a Study of Teasing Among Third-Graders, After an Intervention

question 14

Multiple Choice

In a study of teasing among third-graders, after an intervention on peer interactions, behavioral observers collect the data, rating six behaviors on a 0- to 4-point scale. The observers are not trained by the same person, and there is no measure of interrater reliability. What is likely to happen?

• A)The variable of teasing will not be measured accurately.
• B)Peer interactions will not be able to be rated.
• C)The data will have to be scored independently by the researcher.
• D)Comparison with norms is unlikely.

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Definitions:

Criterion Deficiency

The absence of important elements in the evaluation criteria that fails to capture the full spectrum of job performance.

Quantifiable Performance

Performance that can be measured or evaluated using numbers or metrics.

Peer Evaluations

Assessments of an individual's performance, contributions, or competence, made by their colleagues rather than superiors.

Developmental Purposes

Developmental purposes are objectives aimed at fostering growth, skill enhancement, and overall improvement within an individual or organization.