Two researchers observe aggressive behaviors displayed by preschool children. The first researcher records a large number of aggressive acts displayed within a one-hour period. The second researcher also records many aggressive acts during the same period. Since both researchers agree in their observations, it can be inferred that the research has _____ reliability.
A)test-retest
B)interrater
C)item-total
D)consistency

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Interrater reliability refers to the degree of agreement between two or more observers rating the same phenomenon. In this scenario, both researchers agree in their observations of aggressive behavior, indicating interrater reliability.

Two Researchers Observe Aggressive Behaviors Displayed by Preschool Children