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Date May 2022 Marks available 1 Reference code 22M.1.SL.tz0.27
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 27 Adapted from N/A

Question

A researcher is designing a study to assess free-throw ability in basketball. How could they improve the reliability of the data?

I. Increase the number of participants

II. Allow participants to record their own scores

III. Increase the number of trials per participant

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. II and III only

D. I, II and III

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

This was considered the least difficult question on the paper. With nearly all candidates selecting the correct answer of B.

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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