When a Researcher Measures the Reliability of an Instrument by Comparing

question 11

Multiple Choice

When a researcher measures the reliability of an instrument by comparing the results of the odd-numbered questions with the results of the even-numbered questions, it is an example of the _________ method for assessing internal consistency.

• A) test-retest
• B) split-half
• C) equivalent-form
• D) predictive-form

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