Identify the Basic Concern with Using the Percentage of Agreement

question 21

Essay

Identify the basic concern with using the percentage of agreement as a measure of interrater reliability and explain how this concern is addressed by Cohen's kappa.

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Definitions:

Monotony

The quality or state of being unchanging or tedious due to lack of variety and interest.

Bone Loss

The process where bone minerals are reduced, leading to weaker bones and potentially osteoporosis.

Lifting Weights

The physical activity of raising and lowering weights as a form of exercise to increase muscle strength and endurance.

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances, which is known to be harmful to health.