Two researchers observe aggressive behaviours displayed by preschool children.One observer records a large number of aggressive acts displayed within a one-hour period while a second observer records relatively few aggressive acts.Based on these results,we might conclude that there is
A) high reactivity.
B) high interrater reliability.
C) low reactivity.
D) low interrater reliability.

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The large difference in the number of aggressive acts recorded by the two observers suggests that there is low interrater reliability, meaning the observers are not consistent in their observations. This could be due to differences in their interpretation of what constitutes an aggressive act or how they are recording the behaviours.

Two Researchers Observe Aggressive Behaviours Displayed by Preschool Children