When Must a Researcher Who Uses Several Coders Measure for and Disclose

question 4

Multiple Choice

When must a researcher who uses several coders measure for and disclose intercoder reliability?

• A)Always
• B)When the researcher’s sample is heterogeneous and different coders are analyzing different sources of data
• C)When the researcher’s sample is homogenious and different coders are analyzing the same or similar sources of data
• D)When interviewer effects are present
• E)The decision is up to the discretion of the researcher

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Definitions:

Decision

The act or process of making a choice or judgment after considering different courses of action.

Conflict

A situation where there are incompatible interests, beliefs, or objectives between two or more parties, leading to a disagreement or dispute.

Group Decision

The outcome or resolution arrived at by a group of individuals through a deliberative process.

Socioemotional

Relating to the interplay between social interactions and emotional responses.