What it Means and What to Do
IRIS uses built-in checks (validity) to assess how consistently a survey reflects a participant’s self-description.
Response Reliability helps you decide:
- How much to trust the results
- How to guide the conversation
- Whether a retake is needed
Quick Guide
75%+
→ Proceed normally
50–74%
→ Use as a starting point
→ Ask: “What fits / what doesn’t?”
Below 50%
→ Don’t rely on results
→ Recommend retake
If unsure → ask:
- “Were you able to focus?”
- “Did anything feel confusing?”
Retake when:
- Distracted or rushed
- Results don’t match reality
What Causes Lower Reliability
- Rushed or distracted responses
- Very few or nearly all words selected
- Misunderstood instructions
- Fatigue, stress, or external interruption
Important
Response Reliability is not a judgment.
It simply indicates how interpretable the data is
Advanced
IRIS evaluates patterns such as inconsistent responding, unusual selection ranges, and response speed to determine reliability.
IRIS uses built-in checks (validity) to assess how consistently a survey reflects a participant’s self-description.
Response Reliability helps you decide:
- How much to trust the results
- How to guide the conversation
- Whether a retake is needed
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