Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a reason for establishing the validity of a new test in relation to an old, established test of the same construct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The new test may be shorter or less expensive than the old test. 
B)  The old test may have poorer norms than the new test. 
C)  The old test may have better predictive value than the new test. 
D)  The new test may be a new edition enhanced by computer scoring. 
A)  The new test may be shorter or less expensive than the old test. 
B)  The old test may have poorer norms than the new test. 
C)  The old test may have better predictive value than the new test. 
D)  The new test may be a new edition enhanced by computer scoring.

Question 2

A method that compares the validity of tests that purport to measure several different traits using several different methods is called ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  decision theory 
B)  multitrait-multimethod analysis 
C)  a multiple correlation 
D)  cross trait-cross method comparison 
A)  decision theory 
B)  multitrait-multimethod analysis 
C)  a multiple correlation 
D)  cross trait-cross method comparison

Question 3

Suppose the authors of an anxiety test claim that the test (a) accurately measures the degree of anxiety and (b) leads to more effective treatment of the condition. The second claim (b) calls for demonstrating __________ validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  content 
B)  criterion-related 
C)  factorial 
D)  consequential 
A)  content 
B)  criterion-related 
C)  factorial 
D)  consequential

Question 4

In decision theory, false positives represent a situation in which ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  cases exceed the test cut-score and are successful on the criterion 
B)  cases exceed the test cut-score but fail on the criterion 
C)  cases fall below the test cut-score but are successful on the criterion 
D)  cases fall below the test cut-score and fail on the criterion 
A)  cases exceed the test cut-score and are successful on the criterion 
B)  cases exceed the test cut-score but fail on the criterion 
C)  cases fall below the test cut-score but are successful on the criterion 
D)  cases fall below the test cut-score and fail on the criterion

Which of the following is NOT a reason for establishing the validity of a new test in relation to an old, established test of the same construct?

A method that compares the validity of tests that purport to measure several different traits using several different methods is called ___.

Suppose the authors of an anxiety test claim that the test (a) accurately measures the degree of anxiety and (b) leads to more effective treatment of the condition. The second claim (b) calls for demonstrating __________ validity.

In decision theory, false positives represent a situation in which ___.

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Exam 5: Validity

Which of the following is NOT a reason for establishing the validity of a new test in relation to an old, established test of the same construct?

A method that compares the validity of tests that purport to measure several different traits using several different methods is called ___.

Suppose the authors of an anxiety test claim that the test (a) accurately measures the degree of anxiety and (b) leads to more effective treatment of the condition. The second claim (b) calls for demonstrating __________ validity.

In decision theory, false positives represent a situation in which ___.

The World of Testing

Sources of Information About Tests

Test Norms

Reliability

Test Development and Item Analysis

Fairness and Bias

Cognitive Abilities: Individual Tests

Cognitive Ability: Group Tests

Neuropsychological Assessment

Achievement Tests

Objective Personality Tests

Clinical Instruments and Methods

Projective Techniques

Interests and Attitudes

Ethical and Legal Issues

Filters