Use of the Spearman-Brown Formula Would Be INAPPROPRIATE to

question 6

Multiple Choice

Use of the Spearman-Brown formula would be INAPPROPRIATE to

• A) estimate the effect on reliability of shortening a test.
• B) determine the number of items needed in a test to obtain the desired level of reliability.
• C) estimate the internal consistency of a speed test.
• D) All of these

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