Examining the Reliability of Scores From a Performance Assessment of Practice-Based Competencies

The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability and sources of score variation from a performance assessment of practice competencies within an occupational therapy program. Data from 99 students who participated in a practical exam were examined. A generalizability analysis of analytic, total, and overall holistic scores was completed accounting for the nested design. The results demonstrated that rater pairs produced highly reliable...