During a research study, multiple therapists will be assessing and re-assessing the same participants. The principal investigator wants to utilize an assessment that demonstrates high inter-rater reliability. Inter-rater reliability means:
A) Consistency in the test over time
B) The degree of agreement in test results among multiple raters
C) Measuring what the assessment was designed to test
D) The degree of agreement when multiple repetitions of testing are done by the same rater

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Inter-rater reliability refers to the degree of agreement among different raters or observers assessing the same phenomenon. It ensures that the assessment tool yields consistent results across different individuals conducting the evaluation.

During a Research Study, Multiple Therapists Will Be Assessing and Re-Assessing