Two Observers Record Similar Observations on a Behavioral Rating Scale

question 38

Multiple Choice

Two observers record similar observations on a behavioral rating scale for a group of children they are watching. The researchers have established what kind of reliability?

• A) split-half reliability
• B) internal reliability
• C) test-retest reliability
• D) inter-rater reliability

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