The aspect of reliability for which interrater reliability is appropriate is:
a. equivalence.
b. homogeneity.
c. internal consistency.
d. stability.
ANS: A
Equivalence focuses on comparing measurement made by two or more observers measuring the same event and is referred to as interrater reliability.
Homogeneity means a likeness of subjects on identified variables.
Internal consistency relates to items being consistent within a scale.
Stability means that the same instrument will perform the same over time.
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