Question

Which principle of good assessment refers to the consistency and dependability of assessment results, ensuring they produce consistent outcomes when administered multiple times under similar conditions?

• A. Validity
• B. Practicality
• C. Reliability
• D. Fairness

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Reliability

Reliability

• Reliability refers to the consistency and dependability of assessment results. A reliable assessment produces consistent results when administered multiple times under similar conditions or when scored by different assessors.

• If an assessment is unreliable, the results may be inconsistent, making it difficult to accurately track student progress or make fair judgments.

• Test-retest reliability, inter-rater reliability (consistency between different assessors), and internal consistency.