This paper presents a subjects × raters partially nested factorial analysis of variance model for estimating coefficients of interrater reliability. Procedures and formulae are described for computing unbiased estimates using the between-subjects and error mean squares from the model. Inclusion or exclusion of rater variance in the estimates is also discussed. Nine specific advantages for using the analysis of variance approach over existing methods are listed. A direction for future research on reliability is suggested.
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