Question

Dr. Frederick is developing a new test for binge eating disorders. She finds that people who score high on the test engage in more binge eating and other forms of abnormal eating behaviors than people who score low on the test. These results indicate that the test has ____.

A) good content validity

B) interrater reliability

C) high test-retest reliability

D) good internal consistency

Answer 1

Answer:

C) high test-retest reliability

Explanation:

Test-retest reliability is basically the most common measure of reliability. Having good test re-test reliability signifies the internal validity of a test and ensures that the measurements obtained in one sitting are both representative and stable over time.

She finds that people who score high on the test engage in more binge eating and other forms of abnormal eating behaviors than people who score low on the test. These results indicate that the test has high test-retest reliability.