To Improve the Reliability of an Instrument, Researchers May Use

question 44

Multiple Choice

To improve the reliability of an instrument, researchers may use the same exam or questionnaire more than one time, which is known as __________.

• A) test-retest reliability
• B) intraobserver reliability
• C) interim reliability
• D) alternate-forms reliability

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain in humans and other vertebrates, associated with memory formation and spatial navigation.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region at the front of the brain associated with complex behaviors such as decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition characterized by the inability to form new memories following the onset of the disorder, while long-term memories from before the event remain intact.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in complex behaviours such as planning, decision making, and moderating social behaviour.