The Scores Made by a Group of Students on a Classroom

question 41

Multiple Choice

The scores made by a group of students on a classroom chemistry test are correlated with their scores on a standardized chemistry test.The coefficient of correlation between the two sets of scores would be called a

• A) coefficient alpha.
• B) validity coefficient.
• C) coefficient of equivalence.
• D) coefficient of stability and equivalence.
• E) coefficient of internal consistency.

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Definitions:

Theory

An organized set of observations to describe, explain, and predict a phenomenon.

Cohorts

Groups of individuals who share a common characteristic or experience within a defined period, often used in research to compare changes over time.

Finding

The act of discovering or identifying something through exploration or investigation.

Structured Observation

An observational measure in which an individual’s behavior is viewed and recorded in a controlled environment; a situation created by the experimenter.