Which of the Following Assessments Illustrates the Concept of Reliability

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assessments illustrates the concept of reliability?

• A)A test that measures depression and appears to have items that cover all the different symptoms of depression.
• B)A test that measures counselor aptitude that, when given to prospective counselors, accurately predicts those who will and those who will not perform well in a counseling vocation.
• C)A test that measures attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and accurately identifies children who currently have difficulty in the classroom.
• D)A test that measures disordered eating behaviors and attitudes that yields similar scores when completed two weeks apart.

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Definitions:

Long-term

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Risky

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Average Return

The simple mathematical average of a series of returns generated over a period of time.