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HMS, BM 2015 HSC 20 MC

The table shows scores achieved by an athlete undertaking a series of tests to assess the same performance outcome. Each test was administered five times under the same conditions.

\begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|}
\hline & \textit{Test 1} & \textit{Test 2} & \textit{Test 3} & \textit{Test 4} \\
\hline \text{Scores} \quad & 10,10,6,4,0 & 8,8,4,4,2 & 10,8,6,4,4 & 6,6,6,6,4 \\
\hline \text{Total} & 30 & 26 & 32 & 28 \\
\hline
\end{array}

Which test is likely to have been the most reliable?

  1. Test 1
  2. Test 2
  3. Test 3
  4. Test 4
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct: Test 4 shows most consistent scores with least variation.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Test 1 has high variation from 0 to 10.
  • B is incorrect: Test 2 shows inconsistent results across trials.
  • C is incorrect: Test 3 has more variation than Test 4.

Filed Under: Fitness testing Tagged With: Band 3, smc-5637-70-Reliability and validity

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