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Method Error
Observed Score = True Score + Error Score
Trait Error
A CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION OF
RELIABILITY
Method Error
Observed Score = True Score + Error Score
Trait Error
• Observed score
– Score actually observed
– Consists of two components
• True Score
• Error Score
A CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION OF
RELIABILITY
Method Error
Observed Score = True Score + Error Score
Trait Error
• True score
– Perfect reflection of true value for individual
– Theoretical score
A CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION OF
RELIABILITY
Method Error
Observed Score = True Score + Error Score
Trait Error
• Error score
– Difference between observed and true score
A CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION OF
RELIABILITY
Method Error
Observed Score = True Score + Error Score
Trait Error