ERIC Number: EJ1042340
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Aug
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Increasing Reliability of Direct Observation Measurement Approaches in Emotional and/or Behavioral Disorders Research Using Generalizability Theory
Gage, Nicholas A.; Prykanowski, Debra; Hirn, Regina
Behavioral Disorders, v39 n4 p228-244 Aug 2014
Reliability of direct observation outcomes ensures the results are consistent, dependable, and trustworthy. Typically, reliability of direct observation measurement approaches is assessed using interobserver agreement (IOA) and the calculation of observer agreement (e.g., percentage of agreement). However, IOA does not address intraobserver agreement, or the withinrater agreement, analogues to internal consistency. One approach to assess both IOA and intraobserver agreement is generalizability theory. This paper describes generalizability theory and provides a case study example of using generalizability theory with direct observation measures in emotional and/or behavioral disorders research.
Descriptors: Observation, Measurement Techniques, Reliability, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Behavioral Science Research, Generalizability Theory, Interrater Reliability, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Elementary School Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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