Professor Pickle is studying civic-mindedness among senior citizens.She administers a survey of civic mindedness to a senior citizens group in early April,then again in early May.By comparing the two sets of scores,the professor can assess the ________ reliability of her measure of civic-mindedness.
A)interrater
B)internal consistency
C)equivalent form
D)test-retest

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The best choice is test-retest reliability because it measures the consistency of results over time. By comparing the same survey administered twice (in April and May) to the same group of senior citizens, the professor can assess the test-retest reliability of her measure of civic-mindedness.

Professor Pickle Is Studying Civic-Mindedness Among Senior Citizens