The standard error of estimate may never assume a value larger than the
true standard deviation of the Y distribution.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2The estimated standard error of difference may be obtained on the basis of the information contained in
a. a single sample
b. a pair of random samples
c. the sampling error
d. a single z score
Question 3The standard error of estimate may never equal zero, unless the Pearson r
equals 1.00.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4A researcher wishes to estimate the reliability of the new test of a person's sense of humor, the LOL test (Lambda Orientation Level).
The test is composed of a total of 40 items, and the researcher splits the scoring in order to compare each subject's score on the odd numbered items with those on the even numbered items. A total of 10 adult males was randomly selected and their scores were as follows:
Odd Even
Subject X Y
1 15 17
2. 10 13
3. 5 8
4. 8 8
5. 12 12
6. 13 13
7. 7 10
8. 10 8
9. 11 12
10. 9 9
Estimate the reliability of the whole test.
What will be an ideal response?
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