Asked by Kassie Diroma on Jul 07, 2024

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A clinician has developed a new assessment tool. Clients write stories about their problems, and then two different judges independently evaluate the stories in terms of how logically they are written. Which UNIQUE reliability consideration applies to this type of assessment?

A) Interrater reliability
B) Observer reliability
C) Face reliability
D) Test-retest reliability

Observer Reliability

The degree to which different observers consistently assess or record behaviors, outcomes, or events in the same way.

Interrater Reliability

The degree of agreement among independent observers or raters assessing the same phenomenon or outcome.

Test-Retest Reliability

A measure of the consistency of a psychological test or assessment when the same instrument is administered to the same group of people on two different occasions.

  • Ascertain the vital importance of reliability and validity in psychological appraisal processes.
  • Understand the different types of validity (face, predictive, concurrent) and reliability (interrater, test-retest) utilized in assessment devices.
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Ursula MunozJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Interrater reliability is the correct consideration because it involves assessing the degree to which different judges (or raters) agree on their evaluations, which is exactly what is described in the scenario with two judges independently evaluating the stories.