Chan created a composite measurement to determine how likely a child is to engage in delinquency from the age of 10 to 14.She tests the reliability for this instrument by performing a pilot study in which two groups each received five of the ten questions.She then compares the results,hoping they are similar.What method did Chan use?
A)split-half method
B)test-retest method
C)using established measures
D)reverse-verification method
E)matched-group method

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chan used the split-half method to test the reliability of the composite measurement she created. She divided the questions into two groups and gave each group to a different set of participants. By comparing the results of the two groups, she can determine the consistency of the instrument.

Chan Created a Composite Measurement to Determine How Likely a Child