Glossary I
Glossary I
Inter-rater reliability is defined the degree of agreement between two (2) observers who simultaneously record measurements of a behavior.
Inter-rater reliability is also spelled Interrater reliability. Please see also Interrater reliability
Inter-role conflict is defined as a clash between competing or incompatible sets of roles, most usually seen in work versus family settings. Also spelled Interrole conflict. Please see also Interrole conflict
Interaction is an experimental result that occurs when the levels of one independent variable are differentially affected by the levels of other independent variables; the effect of one factor as in biology depends on another factor such as environment.
The Interaction model of anxiety is based on a distinction between state anxiety (A - State) and trait anxiety (A - Trait). A - State is a transitory condition characterized by a response of tension and apprehension.
Interaction process analysis is a method devised by Bales in which observers code the behavior of group members in terms of various categories.