The KR-21 Reliability Estimate Was Developed

question 122

Multiple Choice

The KR-21 reliability estimate was developed

• A) to yield greater consistency in reliability coefficients.
• B) to facilitate computation by hand.
• C) for use with less homogeneous items.
• D) because Kuder wanted to "one-up" Richardson's 20.

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