The degree to which different observers give consistent estimates of the same phenomenon is referred to as ____ reliability.
A)inter-rater
B)test-retest
C)parallel-forms
D)internal consistency

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Inter-rater reliability refers to the degree of agreement among different raters or observers when measuring the same phenomenon, and is the most appropriate option for this question. Test-retest reliability assesses the consistency of a measure over time, parallel-forms reliability compares the results of two different forms of the same test, and internal consistency measures how well the different items on a test measure the same construct.

The Degree to Which Different Observers Give Consistent Estimates of the Same