Tobi and Alix Were Both Trained by Dr

question 37

Multiple Choice

Tobi and Alix were both trained by Dr. Hamil in the coding for his rodent behavior lab. However, Tobi and Alix differed significantly in their observations of "Sugar" the mouse. Tobi was consistent and reliable in his coding and observations of "Sugar." Yet, Alix was much more erratic in her accounting of "Sugar's" daily behaviors. Dr. Hamil would likely rate Alix with:

• A) high intra-observer reliability.
• B) high inter-observer reliability.
• C) low inter-observer reliability.
• D) low intra-observer reliability.

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