Reliability in Psychological Research Quiz

What is meant by the term 'reliability' in psychological research?

• A measure of variability

• A measure of validity

• A measure of consistency

• A measure of accuracy

Which method is used to test the reliability of a questionnaire over time?

• Test-retest method

• Inter-observer method

• Cross-sectional method

• Longitudinal method

What is a perfect correlation score indicating strong reliability?

• 0

• 0.5

• 0.8

• 1

What is inter-observer reliability?

• The consistency of a measure over time

• The extent to which two or more observers are consistent

• The variability of observations

• The accuracy of a single observer

How can reliability be improved in questionnaires?

• By adding more open-ended questions

• By using different questionnaires for each participant

• By rewriting ambiguous questions

• By increasing the number of questions

What is one way to improve reliability in interviews?

• Using different interviewers for each session

• Conducting interviews in different locations

• Asking leading questions

• Ensuring the same interviewer conducts all interviews

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Why are laboratory experiments often considered to have high reliability?

• Due to the use of qualitative data

• Because they are conducted in natural settings

• Because they involve large sample sizes

• Due to the high level of control over variables

What is one way to improve reliability in observations?

• By reducing the observation time

• By using subjective interpretations

• By operationalizing behavioral categories

• By increasing the number of observers

How can a psychologist check the reliability of a stress questionnaire?

• By using a different questionnaire each time

• By correlating scores from different occasions

• By reducing the number of questions

• By asking participants for feedback

What should be done if inter-rater reliability is found to be poor?

• Change the research method

• Ignore the results

• Increase the number of observers

• Train observers to use consistent criteria