Question 1

Which level of measurement do grade equivalents reflect?

Accepted Answer

A) Nominal 
B) Ordinal 
C) Interval 
D) Ratio 
A) Nominal 
B) Ordinal 
C) Interval 
D) Ratio B

Question 2

Wechsler subtest scaled scores have a mean of _____ and a standard deviation of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) 0; 1 
B) 10; 3 
C) 50; 10 
D) 500; 100 
A) 0; 1 
B) 10; 3 
C) 50; 10 
D) 500; 100 B

Question 3

The "Flynn Effect" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) decreases in IQ observed during the 20th century. 
B) decreases in SAT scores observed during the 20th century. 
C) increases in SAT scores observed during the 20th century. 
D) increases in IQ observed during the 20th century. 
A) decreases in IQ observed during the 20th century. 
B) decreases in SAT scores observed during the 20th century. 
C) increases in SAT scores observed during the 20th century. 
D) increases in IQ observed during the 20th century. D

Question 4

What is the variance of z-scores?

Accepted Answer

A) .01 
B) .1 
C) 0 
D) 1 
E) 10 
A) .01 
B) .1 
C) 0 
D) 1 
E) 10

Question 5

Norm-referenced interpretations can be applied to:

Accepted Answer

A) maximum performance tests only. 
B) typical response tests only. 
C) both maximum performance and typical response tests. 
D) achievement tests only. 
A) maximum performance tests only. 
B) typical response tests only. 
C) both maximum performance and typical response tests. 
D) achievement tests only.

Question 6

A student receives a score of 78.What is the major concern in interpreting this score?

Accepted Answer

A) It is too low for the typical grading system. 
B) It cannot be interpreted without knowing the distribution it comes from. 
C) It is insufficiently precise for accurate assessment. 
D) It is too precise for accurate assessment. 
A) It is too low for the typical grading system. 
B) It cannot be interpreted without knowing the distribution it comes from. 
C) It is insufficiently precise for accurate assessment. 
D) It is too precise for accurate assessment.

Question 7

A(n)_______ trait is some ability or characteristic that is inferred to exist based on theories of behavior as well as evidence of its existence.

Accepted Answer

A) indirect 
B) latent 
C) overt 
D) subtle 
A) indirect 
B) latent 
C) overt 
D) subtle

Question 8

Z- and t-scores are types of:

Accepted Answer

A) curvilinear transformations. 
B) nominal measures. 
C) ordinal measures. 
D) standard scores. 
A) curvilinear transformations. 
B) nominal measures. 
C) ordinal measures. 
D) standard scores.

Question 9

What can you conclude about two people with percentile rank scores of 55 and 30?

Accepted Answer

A) Their raw test scores differed by 25 points. 
B) They differ by the same amount as people with percentile rank scores of 60 and 85. 
C) The person with a rank of 55 had a higher score. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Their raw test scores differed by 25 points. 
B) They differ by the same amount as people with percentile rank scores of 60 and 85. 
C) The person with a rank of 55 had a higher score. 
D) All of the above.

Question 10

A test designed to yield information about whether or not a student has mastered the ability to add and subtract three digit numbers would most likely produce:

Accepted Answer

A) criterion-referenced scores. 
B) norm-referenced scores. 
C) standardized scores. 
D) percentile ranks. 
A) criterion-referenced scores. 
B) norm-referenced scores. 
C) standardized scores. 
D) percentile ranks.

Question 11

___________ interpretations can be applied to a wider variety of tests than __________ interpretations.

Accepted Answer

A) Criterion-referenced; norm-referenced 
B) Norm-referenced; criterion-referenced 
C) Both are about equal in their applications. 
A) Criterion-referenced; norm-referenced 
B) Norm-referenced; criterion-referenced 
C) Both are about equal in their applications.

Question 12

CEEB (SAT/GRE)scores have a mean of _____ and a standard deviation of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) 0; 1 
B) 50; 10 
C) 100; 15 
D) 500; 100 
A) 0; 1 
B) 50; 10 
C) 100; 15 
D) 500; 100

Question 13

__________ is a model of mental measurement that holds that the responses to the items are accounted for by latent traits.

Accepted Answer

A) Criterion-referenced interpretation 
B) Item Response Theory 
C) Norm-referenced interpretation 
A) Criterion-referenced interpretation 
B) Item Response Theory 
C) Norm-referenced interpretation

Question 14

Approximately what percentage of scores falls below an IQ of 115?

Accepted Answer

A) 16% 
B) 34% 
C) 50% 
D) 84% 
E) 98% 
A) 16% 
B) 34% 
C) 50% 
D) 84% 
E) 98%

Question 15

Which of the following is best used for norm-referenced score interpretation?

Accepted Answer

A) Percent correct 
B) Mastery testing 
C) Standard scores 
D) Standards-based interpretations 
A) Percent correct 
B) Mastery testing 
C) Standard scores 
D) Standards-based interpretations

Question 16

A z-score of 1 is equal to a T-score of:

Accepted Answer

A) 10. 
B) 20. 
C) 30. 
D) 50. 
E) 60. 
A) 10. 
B) 20. 
C) 30. 
D) 50. 
E) 60.

Question 17

The norms for a standardized intelligence test describe the:

Accepted Answer

A) ideal level of performance. 
B) minimum acceptable level of performance. 
C) performance of a specified group. 
D) performance of a successful group. 
A) ideal level of performance. 
B) minimum acceptable level of performance. 
C) performance of a specified group. 
D) performance of a successful group.

Question 18

According to the text authors,___________ are norm-referenced derived scores that need to be interpreted with extreme caution and are only ordinal in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) percentile ranks 
B) standard scores 
C) grade equivalents 
D) all of the above 
A) percentile ranks 
B) standard scores 
C) grade equivalents 
D) all of the above

Question 19

Julie receives a t-score of 30 on a reading skills assessment.What can be determined from this information,assuming that the reading skills assessment scores are normally distributed?

Accepted Answer

A) She scored better than 2% of the other students. 
B) She scored better than 16% of the other students. 
C) She scored better than 34% of the other students. 
D) She scored better than 50% of the other students. 
A) She scored better than 2% of the other students. 
B) She scored better than 16% of the other students. 
C) She scored better than 34% of the other students. 
D) She scored better than 50% of the other students.

Question 20

Norm-referenced interpretations are considered to be ___________,while criterion-referenced interpretations are considered to be __________.

Accepted Answer

A) absolute; relative 
B) relative; absolute 
C) reliable; unreliable 
D) unreliable; reliable 
A) absolute; relative 
B) relative; absolute 
C) reliable; unreliable 
D) unreliable; reliable

Which level of measurement do grade equivalents reflect?

Wechsler subtest scaled scores have a mean of _ and a standard deviation of __.

The "Flynn Effect" refers to:

What is the variance of z-scores?

Norm-referenced interpretations can be applied to:

A student receives a score of 78.What is the major concern in interpreting this score?

A(n)_______ trait is some ability or characteristic that is inferred to exist based on theories of behavior as well as evidence of its existence.

Z- and t-scores are types of:

What can you conclude about two people with percentile rank scores of 55 and 30?

A test designed to yield information about whether or not a student has mastered the ability to add and subtract three digit numbers would most likely produce:

_ interpretations can be applied to a wider variety of tests than interpretations.

CEEB (SAT/GRE)scores have a mean of _ and a standard deviation of __.

__________ is a model of mental measurement that holds that the responses to the items are accounted for by latent traits.

Approximately what percentage of scores falls below an IQ of 115?

Which of the following is best used for norm-referenced score interpretation?

A z-score of 1 is equal to a T-score of:

The norms for a standardized intelligence test describe the:

According to the text authors,___________ are norm-referenced derived scores that need to be interpreted with extreme caution and are only ordinal in nature.

Julie receives a t-score of 30 on a reading skills assessment.What can be determined from this information,assuming that the reading skills assessment scores are normally distributed?

Norm-referenced interpretations are considered to be _,while criterion-referenced interpretations are considered to be .

Introduction to Psychological Testing: Why We Do It and What It Is

The Basics Statistics of Measurement

Reliability

Validity

Item Development

Item Analysis: Methods for Fitting the Right Items to the Right Test

Achievement Tests in the Era of High-Stakes Assessment

Assessment of Intelligence

Assessment of Personality

Behavioral Assessment

Employment and Vocational Testing

Neuropsychological Testing

Forensic Applications of Psychological Assessment

The Problem of Bias in Psychological Assessment

Assessment Accommodations

Best Practices: Legal and Ethical Issues

How to Develop a Psychological Test: a Practical Approach

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Exam 3: The Meaning of Test Scores

Which level of measurement do grade equivalents reflect?

Wechsler subtest scaled scores have a mean of _____ and a standard deviation of ______.

The "Flynn Effect" refers to:

What is the variance of z-scores?

Norm-referenced interpretations can be applied to:

A student receives a score of 78.What is the major concern in interpreting this score?

A(n)_______ trait is some ability or characteristic that is inferred to exist based on theories of behavior as well as evidence of its existence.

Z- and t-scores are types of:

What can you conclude about two people with percentile rank scores of 55 and 30?

A test designed to yield information about whether or not a student has mastered the ability to add and subtract three digit numbers would most likely produce:

___________ interpretations can be applied to a wider variety of tests than __________ interpretations.

CEEB (SAT/GRE)scores have a mean of _____ and a standard deviation of ______.

__________ is a model of mental measurement that holds that the responses to the items are accounted for by latent traits.

Approximately what percentage of scores falls below an IQ of 115?

Which of the following is best used for norm-referenced score interpretation?

A z-score of 1 is equal to a T-score of:

The norms for a standardized intelligence test describe the:

According to the text authors,___________ are norm-referenced derived scores that need to be interpreted with extreme caution and are only ordinal in nature.

Julie receives a t-score of 30 on a reading skills assessment.What can be determined from this information,assuming that the reading skills assessment scores are normally distributed?

Norm-referenced interpretations are considered to be ___________,while criterion-referenced interpretations are considered to be __________.

Introduction to Psychological Testing: Why We Do It and What It Is

The Basics Statistics of Measurement

Reliability

Validity

Item Development

Item Analysis: Methods for Fitting the Right Items to the Right Test

Achievement Tests in the Era of High-Stakes Assessment

Assessment of Intelligence

Assessment of Personality

Behavioral Assessment

Employment and Vocational Testing

Neuropsychological Testing

Forensic Applications of Psychological Assessment

The Problem of Bias in Psychological Assessment

Assessment Accommodations

Best Practices: Legal and Ethical Issues

How to Develop a Psychological Test: a Practical Approach

Filters

Wechsler subtest scaled scores have a mean of _ and a standard deviation of __.

_ interpretations can be applied to a wider variety of tests than interpretations.

CEEB (SAT/GRE)scores have a mean of _ and a standard deviation of __.

Norm-referenced interpretations are considered to be _,while criterion-referenced interpretations are considered to be .