Question

A process to test reliability that involves creating a large ‘bank’ of items and then dividing it into different versions or creating two tests with items of similar difficulty is called _________.

• A. alternate and parallel form reliability
• B. measure of test homogeneity
• C. test-retest
• D. inter-rater reliability

Hint:

Parallel forms reliability checks consistency across equivalent versions of a test.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding test reliability.
Reliability refers to the consistency of a measurement instrument. Different methods exist to assess reliability depending on how consistency is evaluated.
Step 2: Interpreting the description.
The process described involves constructing multiple versions of a test from a common item pool, ensuring similar difficulty levels across versions. This is characteristic of alternate or parallel form reliability.
Step 3: Eliminating incorrect options.
(B) Test homogeneity examines internal consistency, not multiple test forms.
(C) Test–retest reliability involves administering the same test at two different times.
(D) Inter-rater reliability concerns agreement between different evaluators.
Step 4: Conclusion.
The described method clearly matches alternate and parallel form reliability.
Final Answer: (A) alternate and parallel form reliability