A researcher evaluates a measurement tool by administering the tool to a group of subjects every 2 weeks for 8 weeks. This is a measure of the tool's
a. alternate forms reliability.
b. internal consistency reliability.
c. interrater reliability.
d. test-retest reliability.
ANS: D
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