When Must a Researcher Who Uses Several Coders Measure for and Disclose

Multiple Choice

When must a researcher who uses several coders measure for and disclose intercoder reliability?

A) Always
B) When the researcher’s sample is heterogeneous and different coders are analyzing different sources of data
C) When the researcher’s sample is homogenious and different coders are analyzing the same or similar sources of data
D) When interviewer effects are present
E) The decision is up to the discretion of the researcher