If Items on a Test Are Measuring Very Different Traits,estimates

question 113

Multiple Choice

If items on a test are measuring very different traits,estimates of reliability yielded from split-half methods will typically be ________ as compared with estimates from KR-20.

• A) higher
• B) lower
• C) similar
• D) approximately the same

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Definitions:

Metaphors

Figures of speech that describe an object or action in terms that are not literally applicable, but imply a resemblance, to help convey meanings or understanding.

Abstract Concept

An idea or thought that is not tied to a specific tangible object or situation, often complex and not immediately understood.

Somatic Marker Hypothesis

The theory that emotional processes guide (or bias) behavior and decision-making, particularly in complex and uncertain environments.

Situational Factors

External influences that can affect an individual's behavior and decisions in a specific context.