Two trained professionals observe the behavior of children in a classroom. They each rate observed behaviors using the same form, and the number of items that were rated the same is calculated. This is an example of which type of reliability?
A) Parallel reliability
B) Test-retest reliability
C) Interrater reliability
D) Internal consistency

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Interrater reliability is the degree to which different observers or raters agree on their observations or ratings. In this scenario, two trained professionals are rating the same behaviors of children, and the agreement between their ratings is being measured.

Two Trained Professionals Observe the Behavior of Children in a Classroom