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Reliability Flashcards

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Define reliability

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How consistent results are when replicated

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What are the two ways to assess reliability?

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Test-retest
Inter-observer

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What is Test retest reliability?

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A measure it consistency of a psychological test or assessment

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What is inter observer reliability?

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A measure of consistency used to evaluate the extent to which different judges agree in their decisions

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How can we improve reliability?

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Control extraneous variables
Use standardised instructions
Counterbalancing (repeated measures)
Eliminate demand characteristics

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