Question 1

Many psychometric theorists regard_______ validity as the unifying concept for all types of validity evidence.

Accepted Answer

A)  content 
B)  concurrent 
C)  predictive 
D)  construct 
A)  content 
B)  concurrent 
C)  predictive 
D)  construct

Question 2

In decision theory, persons who are predicted to succeed but who fail are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  False positives 
B)  False negatives 
C)  true positives 
D)  true negatives 
A)  False positives 
B)  False negatives 
C)  true positives 
D)  true negatives

Question 3

Which is the correct order for levels of measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  ordinal, nominal, interval, ratio 
B)  ordinal, nominal, ratio, interval 
C)  nominal, ordinal, ratio, interval 
D)  nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio 
A)  ordinal, nominal, interval, ratio 
B)  ordinal, nominal, ratio, interval 
C)  nominal, ordinal, ratio, interval 
D)  nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio

Question 4

The method of_______ equal-appearing intervals was developed by

Accepted Answer

A)  Thurstone 
B)  Likert 
C)  Guttman 
D)  Binet 
A)  Thurstone 
B)  Likert 
C)  Guttman 
D)  Binet

Question 5

The theoretical upper limit of the validity coefficient is constrained by the reliability of

Accepted Answer

A)  the test 
B)  the criterion 
C)  both the test and the criterion 
D)  neither the test nor the criterion 
A)  the test 
B)  the criterion 
C)  both the test and the criterion 
D)  neither the test nor the criterion

Question 6

The construct validity of a vocabulary test would be buttressed if scores _______with increasing age.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased 
B)  decreased 
C)  remained stable 
D)  increased and then decreased 
A)  increased 
B)  decreased 
C)  remained stable 
D)  increased and then decreased

Question 7

In _______scales, the numbers serve only as category names.

Accepted Answer

A)  nominal 
B)  ordinal 
C)  interval 
D)  ratio 
A)  nominal 
B)  ordinal 
C)  interval 
D)  ratio

Question 8

The goal in factor analysis is to find a smaller set of dimensions, called ________, that can account for the observed array of intercorrelations among individual tests.

Accepted Answer

A)  loadings 
B)  factors 
C)  rotations 
D)  iterations 
A)  loadings 
B)  factors 
C)  rotations 
D)  iterations

Question 9

On a_______ scale, respondents who endorse one statement also agree with milder statements pertinent to the same underlying continuum.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thurstone 
B)  Likert 
C)  Guttman 
D)  Binet 
A)  Thurstone 
B)  Likert 
C)  Guttman 
D)  Binet

Question 10

Suppose a test developer has hired a panel of experts to determine the suitability of certain test items for the concept being measured. Most likely, the test developer is concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  content validity 
B)  criterion-related validity 
C)  construct validity 
D)  reliability 
A)  content validity 
B)  criterion-related validity 
C)  construct validity 
D)  reliability

Question 11

What best describes the relationship between sensitivity and specificity?

Accepted Answer

A)  inverse 
B)  corresponding 
C)  exponential 
D)  indiscriminate 
A)  inverse 
B)  corresponding 
C)  exponential 
D)  indiscriminate

Question 12

An individual takes a new test for a medical disease, and the results indicate that she does not have the disease. In fact, it turns out that she did have the disease. This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  False positive 
B)  False negative 
C)  true positive 
D)  true negative 
A)  False positive 
B)  False negative 
C)  true positive 
D)  true negative

Question 13

The following items are probably an example of a______ scale: ) 
I occasionally feel sad or blue.
I often feel sad or blue.
I feel sad or blue most of the time.
 I always feel sad and I can't stand it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thurstone 
B)  Likert 
C)  Guttman 
D)  Binet 
A)  Thurstone 
B)  Likert 
C)  Guttman 
D)  Binet

Question 14

The method of _______involves ratings of favorability by expert judges.

Accepted Answer

A)  factor analysis 
B)  expert rankings 
C)  absolute scaling 
D)  equal-appearing intervals 
A)  factor analysis 
B)  expert rankings 
C)  absolute scaling 
D)  equal-appearing intervals

Question 15

The quantification or "common sense" approach to content validity advocated by the text

Accepted Answer

A)  can identify non-existent items that should be added to a test to increase validity 
B)  helps cull out existing items that are deemed inappropriate by expert raters 
C)  provides an acceptable substitute for a careful selection of items 
D)  all the above 
A)  can identify non-existent items that should be added to a test to increase validity 
B)  helps cull out existing items that are deemed inappropriate by expert raters 
C)  provides an acceptable substitute for a careful selection of items 
D)  all the above

Question 16

The _______is simply the normal distribution graphed in cumulative form.

Accepted Answer

A)  item-characteristic curve 
B)  cumulative difficulty curve 
C)  normal ogive 
D)  summative distribution 
A)  item-characteristic curve 
B)  cumulative difficulty curve 
C)  normal ogive 
D)  summative distribution

Question 17

The Glasgow Coma Scale was developed by the method of

Accepted Answer

A)  factor analysis 
B)  expert rankings 
C)  absolute scaling 
D)  equal-appearing intervals 
A)  factor analysis 
B)  expert rankings 
C)  absolute scaling 
D)  equal-appearing intervals

Question 18

The validity of a test is typically summed up by

Accepted Answer

A)  a single, tidy statistic 
B)  multiple neat statistical summaries 
C)  a continuum ranging from weak to strong 
D)  none of the above 
A)  a single, tidy statistic 
B)  multiple neat statistical summaries 
C)  a continuum ranging from weak to strong 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

A test used to designate children for a remedial-education program should contain many________ items.

Accepted Answer

A)  extremely easy 
B)  average difficulty 
C)  moderately difficult 
D)  extremely difficult 
A)  extremely easy 
B)  average difficulty 
C)  moderately difficult 
D)  extremely difficult

Question 20

A form of ranking is found in _______scales.

Accepted Answer

A)  nominal 
B)  ordinal 
C)  interval 
D)  ratio 
A)  nominal 
B)  ordinal 
C)  interval 
D)  ratio

Many psychometric theorists regard_______ validity as the unifying concept for all types of validity evidence.

In decision theory, persons who are predicted to succeed but who fail are known as

Which is the correct order for levels of measurement?

The method of_______ equal-appearing intervals was developed by

The theoretical upper limit of the validity coefficient is constrained by the reliability of

The construct validity of a vocabulary test would be buttressed if scores _______with increasing age.

In _______scales, the numbers serve only as category names.

The goal in factor analysis is to find a smaller set of dimensions, called ________, that can account for the observed array of intercorrelations among individual tests.

On a_______ scale, respondents who endorse one statement also agree with milder statements pertinent to the same underlying continuum.

Suppose a test developer has hired a panel of experts to determine the suitability of certain test items for the concept being measured. Most likely, the test developer is concerned with

What best describes the relationship between sensitivity and specificity?

An individual takes a new test for a medical disease, and the results indicate that she does not have the disease. In fact, it turns out that she did have the disease. This is an example of a

The following items are probably an example of a______ scale: ) I occasionally feel sad or blue. I often feel sad or blue. I feel sad or blue most of the time. I always feel sad and I can't stand it.

The method of _______involves ratings of favorability by expert judges.

The quantification or "common sense" approach to content validity advocated by the text

The _______is simply the normal distribution graphed in cumulative form.

The Glasgow Coma Scale was developed by the method of

The validity of a test is typically summed up by

A test used to designate children for a remedial-education program should contain many________ items.

A form of ranking is found in _______scales.

Applications and Consequences of Psychological Testing

The History of Psychological Testing

Norms and Reliability

Theories and Individual Tests of Intelligence and Achievement

Group Tests and Controversies in Ability Testing

Testing Special Populations

Origins of Personality Testing

Assessment of Normality and Human Strengths

Neuropsychological Assessment and Screening

Industrial, Occupational, and Forensic Assessment

Legal Issues and the Future of Testing

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Exam 4: Validity and Test Development

Many psychometric theorists regard_______ validity as the unifying concept for all types of validity evidence.

In decision theory, persons who are predicted to succeed but who fail are known as

Which is the correct order for levels of measurement?

The method of_______ equal-appearing intervals was developed by

The theoretical upper limit of the validity coefficient is constrained by the reliability of

The construct validity of a vocabulary test would be buttressed if scores _______with increasing age.

In _______scales, the numbers serve only as category names.

The goal in factor analysis is to find a smaller set of dimensions, called ________, that can account for the observed array of intercorrelations among individual tests.

On a_______ scale, respondents who endorse one statement also agree with milder statements pertinent to the same underlying continuum.

Suppose a test developer has hired a panel of experts to determine the suitability of certain test items for the concept being measured. Most likely, the test developer is concerned with

What best describes the relationship between sensitivity and specificity?

An individual takes a new test for a medical disease, and the results indicate that she does not have the disease. In fact, it turns out that she did have the disease. This is an example of a

The following items are probably an example of a______ scale: ) I occasionally feel sad or blue. I often feel sad or blue. I feel sad or blue most of the time. I always feel sad and I can't stand it.

The method of _______involves ratings of favorability by expert judges.

The quantification or "common sense" approach to content validity advocated by the text

The _______is simply the normal distribution graphed in cumulative form.

The Glasgow Coma Scale was developed by the method of

The validity of a test is typically summed up by

A test used to designate children for a remedial-education program should contain many________ items.

A form of ranking is found in _______scales.

Applications and Consequences of Psychological Testing

The History of Psychological Testing

Norms and Reliability

Theories and Individual Tests of Intelligence and Achievement

Group Tests and Controversies in Ability Testing

Testing Special Populations

Origins of Personality Testing

Assessment of Normality and Human Strengths

Neuropsychological Assessment and Screening

Industrial, Occupational, and Forensic Assessment

Legal Issues and the Future of Testing

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