Question 1

A split-half reliability overestimates actual reliability.Therefore, a special formula, the Spearman-Brown prophecy formula, is used to make the correction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The standard error of measurement is another approach for estimating reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Test-retest reliability estimation is most appropriate for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) mental ability 
B) attitudes 
C) self-esteem 
D) self-concept 
A) mental ability 
B) attitudes 
C) self-esteem 
D) self-concept

Question 4

If we have a test called "x" and rxx = .80, this means

Accepted Answer

A) 80% of the differences in test scores is due to error and only 20% is due to true variance. 
B) 20% of the test scores were used to obtain the reliability estimate. 
C) 20% of the differences in test scores is due to error and 80% is due to true variance. 
D) the test average is in the low 'B' range. 
A) 80% of the differences in test scores is due to error and only 20% is due to true variance. 
B) 20% of the test scores were used to obtain the reliability estimate. 
C) 20% of the differences in test scores is due to error and 80% is due to true variance. 
D) the test average is in the low 'B' range.

Question 5

An obtained score consists of which two components?

Accepted Answer

A) controllable and uncontrollable 
B) systematic and unsystematic 
C) true and error 
D) true and predictive 
A) controllable and uncontrollable 
B) systematic and unsystematic 
C) true and error 
D) true and predictive

Question 6

Surprisingly, increasing the lengths of time between administrations does not reduce the impact of memory effects on reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Kuder-Richardson reliability estimates are usually lower than those obtained from split-half estimates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Error score represents errors of measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A good rule of thumb is that reliability must be .90 or higher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

.The difference between two individuals' scores should not be considered significant unless the difference is at least ___________ the standard error of measurement of the measure.

Accepted Answer

A) equal to 
B) twice 
C) three times 
D) four times 
A) equal to 
B) twice 
C) three times 
D) four times

Question 11

Although interrater agreement indices have their limitations, they are still widely used in selection research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A split-half reliability estimate is NOT a pure measure of internal consistency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Kuder-Richardson reliability procedures are rarely used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Reliability is a necessary but not sufficient condition for validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Selection measures that are designed to assess job-related characteristics are more precise than measures of physical characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

For a test with a time limit (i.e., a speed test), which reliability estimation procedure is not appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) test-retest 
B) split-half 
C) parallel or equivalent forms (immediate administration) 
D) parallel or equivalent forms (long-term administration) 
A) test-retest 
B) split-half 
C) parallel or equivalent forms (immediate administration) 
D) parallel or equivalent forms (long-term administration)

Question 17

Which of the following is not a method for estimating internal consistency reliability?

Accepted Answer

A) parallel or equivalent forms reliability 
B) Kuder-Richardson reliability 
C) Cronbach's coefficient alpha reliability 
D) split-half reliability 
A) parallel or equivalent forms reliability 
B) Kuder-Richardson reliability 
C) Cronbach's coefficient alpha reliability 
D) split-half reliability

Question 18

Reliability is a group-based statistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Interrater reliability estimates test the hypothesis that ratings are determined by characteristics of the rater rather than by what is being rated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In order to calculate an interclass correlation, how many raters are necessary?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 2 or more 
C) more than 2 
D) more than 3 
A) 2 
B) 2 or more 
C) more than 2 
D) more than 3

A split-half reliability overestimates actual reliability.Therefore, a special formula, the Spearman-Brown prophecy formula, is used to make the correction.

The standard error of measurement is another approach for estimating reliability.

Test-retest reliability estimation is most appropriate for which of the following?

If we have a test called "x" and rxx = .80, this means

An obtained score consists of which two components?

Surprisingly, increasing the lengths of time between administrations does not reduce the impact of memory effects on reliability.

Kuder-Richardson reliability estimates are usually lower than those obtained from split-half estimates.

Error score represents errors of measurement.

A good rule of thumb is that reliability must be .90 or higher.

.The difference between two individuals' scores should not be considered significant unless the difference is at least ___________ the standard error of measurement of the measure.

Although interrater agreement indices have their limitations, they are still widely used in selection research.

A split-half reliability estimate is NOT a pure measure of internal consistency.

Kuder-Richardson reliability procedures are rarely used.

Reliability is a necessary but not sufficient condition for validity.

Selection measures that are designed to assess job-related characteristics are more precise than measures of physical characteristics.

For a test with a time limit (i.e., a speed test), which reliability estimation procedure is not appropriate?

Which of the following is not a method for estimating internal consistency reliability?

Reliability is a group-based statistic.

Interrater reliability estimates test the hypothesis that ratings are determined by characteristics of the rater rather than by what is being rated.

In order to calculate an interclass correlation, how many raters are necessary?

An Introduction to Selection

Job Performance Concepts and Measures

Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Legal Issues in Selection

Recruitment of Applicants

Human Resource Measurement in Selection

Validity of Selection Procedures

Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, Training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

The Selection Interview

Ability Tests for Selection

Personality Assessment for Selection

Simulation Tests

Testing for Counterproductive Work Behaviors

Strategies for Selection Decision Making

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Exam 7: Reliability of Selection Measures

A split-half reliability overestimates actual reliability.Therefore, a special formula, the Spearman-Brown prophecy formula, is used to make the correction.

The standard error of measurement is another approach for estimating reliability.

Test-retest reliability estimation is most appropriate for which of the following?

If we have a test called "x" and rxx = .80, this means

An obtained score consists of which two components?

Surprisingly, increasing the lengths of time between administrations does not reduce the impact of memory effects on reliability.

Kuder-Richardson reliability estimates are usually lower than those obtained from split-half estimates.

Error score represents errors of measurement.

A good rule of thumb is that reliability must be .90 or higher.

.The difference between two individuals' scores should not be considered significant unless the difference is at least ___________ the standard error of measurement of the measure.

Although interrater agreement indices have their limitations, they are still widely used in selection research.

A split-half reliability estimate is NOT a pure measure of internal consistency.

Kuder-Richardson reliability procedures are rarely used.

Reliability is a necessary but not sufficient condition for validity.

Selection measures that are designed to assess job-related characteristics are more precise than measures of physical characteristics.

For a test with a time limit (i.e., a speed test), which reliability estimation procedure is not appropriate?

Which of the following is not a method for estimating internal consistency reliability?

Reliability is a group-based statistic.

Interrater reliability estimates test the hypothesis that ratings are determined by characteristics of the rater rather than by what is being rated.

In order to calculate an interclass correlation, how many raters are necessary?

An Introduction to Selection

Job Performance Concepts and Measures

Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Legal Issues in Selection

Recruitment of Applicants

Human Resource Measurement in Selection

Validity of Selection Procedures

Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, Training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

The Selection Interview

Ability Tests for Selection

Personality Assessment for Selection

Simulation Tests

Testing for Counterproductive Work Behaviors

Strategies for Selection Decision Making

Filters