Dr Fabiano Wishes to Assess the Reliability of an Intelligence

question 71

Multiple Choice

Dr. Fabiano wishes to assess the reliability of an intelligence test he recently developed. Fabiano chooses the test-retest method of assessing reliability. What will Dr. Fabiano have to do?

• A)Compare subjects' scores on the tests to their performance in academic arenas.
• B)Give one version of the test to a group of subjects and then re-administer a parallel version of the test to the same subjects.
• C)Make certain that he follows uniform procedures in administering the test to different subjects.
• D)Give the test once to a group of subjects and then re-administer the test to a different group of subjects after a short time interval.
• E)Give the test to a group of subjects and then re-administer it to the same subjects after a short time interval.

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Definitions:

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that is involved in suppressing hunger and regulating feelings of satiety.

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Adipsia

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Appetite Stimulant

A substance that increases hunger and encourages eating.