A researcher wants to determine if a test is reliable in terms of its internal consistency.Which approach would be most appropriate to take?
A)giving the same people the same test on two different occasions.
B)administering alternate parallel forms of exactly the same test twice.
C)comparing performance on odd- and even-numbered items.
D)training individuals carefully before allowing them to administer the test.

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Comparing performance on odd- and even-numbered items is known as the split-half method, which is used to assess the internal consistency of a test.

A Researcher Wants to Determine If a Test Is Reliable