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Date November 2021 Marks available 1 Reference code 21N.1.SL.tz0.28
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 28 Adapted from N/A

Question

A student measures flexibility using five trials of the sit and reach test. They record the same result for each trial for the first participant. Which does this provide evidence for?

A. Specificity

B. Accuracy

C. Reliability

D. Validity

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

A good number of candidates understand this area which is fundamental to experimental design.

Syllabus sections

Topic 6: Measurement and evaluation of human performance » 6.2. Study design » 6.2.1. Outline the importance of specificity, accuracy, reliability and validity with regard to fitness testing.
Topic 6: Measurement and evaluation of human performance » 6.2. Study design
Topic 6: Measurement and evaluation of human performance

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