Utilizing the alternate form method to determine reliability requires that:
A) intervals between test administrations should be long.
B) intervals between test administrations should be short.
C) intervals between test administrations should be nonexistent.
D) only one test administration is needed.
E) it really doesn't make any difference.

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The alternate form method requires that two tests be administered with a short interval between them (usually within a few days). This is because the purpose of the method is to assess the consistency of scores obtained from different but equivalent forms of the test. If the interval between test administrations is too long, the test-taker may remember some of the test items or become familiar with the format of the test, which could inflate their scores and make the two forms appear more similar than they actually are.

Utilizing the Alternate Form Method to Determine Reliability Requires That