Two trained professionals observe the behavior of children in a classroom.They each rate observed behaviors using the same form,and the number of items that were rated the same is calculated.This is an example of which type of reliability?

A) parallel forms
B) test-retest
C) interrater
D) internal consistency

Interrater

An assessment of the degree to which different raters or observers give consistent estimates or judgments of the same phenomenon.

Parallel Forms

A method of reliability testing in which different versions of a test are administered to the same individuals at different times to measure consistency between the forms.

Test-Retest

A reliability measure to assess the consistency of a test over time by administering the same test to the same subjects at two different points in time.