Why Is Interitem Reliability Not a Concern When Using Formative

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why is interitem reliability not a concern when using formative measures?

• A)The individual items do not measure the same construct.
• B)They are observational measures, so no items are being used.
• C)All formative measures are perfectly reliable.
• D)When using formative measures, total variance equals true score variance.

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Definitions:

Periodic Depreciation Expense

The allocated portion of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, recognized as an expense in a specific accounting period.

Double Declining-Balance Method

A method of accelerated depreciation where an asset's value is reduced at double the rate of its straight-line depreciation.

Computer System

An integrated setup of hardware, software, and network components designed to process, manage, and store data.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since its acquisition, representing the cumulative reduction in the asset's value.