Which of the following is NOT an acceptable way to divide a test when using the split-half reliability method?
A) Randomly assign items to each half of the test.
B) Assign odd-numbered items to one half and even-numbered items to the other half of the test.
C) Assign the first-half of the items to one half of the test and the second half of the items to the other half of the test.
D) Assign easy items to one half of the test and difficult items to the other half of the test.

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Splitting the test based on item difficulty is not an acceptable way to divide a test when using the split-half reliability method. This is because it may create biases in one half of the test that are not present in the other half. The other three options are acceptable ways to divide a test for this method.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Acceptable Way to Divide