Explain what differentiates objective measures from subjective measures.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Objective measures do not rely on interpretation to score. Good examples would be multiple-choice tests, physiological measures using reliable equipment (e.g., a thermometer or blood pressure cuff), and even essays scored using a detailed rubric. The reliability of assessments begins to break down as measures become more subjective. Subjective measures are open to individual interpretation when scoring (e.g., attractiveness). With subjective measures, we rely on two or more researchers scoring assessments.
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