Which of the Following Examples Best Reflects the Use of Interrater

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best reflects the use of interrater reliability?

• A) In a study examining the creativity of children's paintings, several judges are asked to rate the creativity of each painting. The degree to which the judges agree in their ratings is assessed.
• B) In a study examining the favorite foods of college students, a large sample of students rate several foods according to their preferences. The degree to which students' responses are correlated is assessed.
• C) In a study examining toy preferences of toddlers, the children are left alone to play with several toys for an hour. During the first half-hour, one researcher observes their play. During the second half-hour, a second researcher observes their play. The researchers' observations are then compared.
• D) In a study examining well-being in the elderly, respondents living in different nursing homes are asked to rate the quality of their nursing home. Researchers then obtain a copy of participants' medical records. The relationship between the quality ratings and actual health is assessed.

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Definitions:

Play

Engaging in activities for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose, especially by children.

Puberty

The period of adolescence when a person begins to develop secondary sexual traits and reproductive functions.

Physical Changes

Alterations in a substance that do not affect its chemical composition, such as changes in shape, size, or state.

Friendships

Mutual affectionate relationships between two or more people that are usually non-romantic.