Question 1

________ reliability indicates consistency in scores on a measure across time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Test-retest 
B)  Alternate forms 
C)  Split-half 
D)  Inter-rater 
A)  Test-retest 
B)  Alternate forms 
C)  Split-half 
D)  Inter-rater

Question 2

Describe the factors that influence the decision about the best approach to use in evaluating the reliability of a particular measure

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that can influ

Question 3

Explain the concept of measurement error.

Accepted Answer

Measurement error refers to the differen

Question 4

In deciding on a measure to use in your research, you should take into consideration

Accepted Answer

A)  the measure's reliability and validity for the participant population you will use. 
B)  whether it assesses all aspects of the hypothetical construct you want to measure. 
C)  the degree to which it is susceptible to response bias. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the measure's reliability and validity for the participant population you will use. 
B)  whether it assesses all aspects of the hypothetical construct you want to measure. 
C)  the degree to which it is susceptible to response bias. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 5

When measuring multifaceted constructs, it is a good idea to

Accepted Answer

A)  use multiple operational definitions that together assess all aspects of the construct. 
B)  use only self-report measures because multifaceted constructs are not amenable to other kinds of measures. 
C)  use only behavioral measures because both multifaceted constructs and behavior are complex processes. 
D)  use implicit measures because multifaceted constructs are generally postulated to be unconscious processes. 
A)  use multiple operational definitions that together assess all aspects of the construct. 
B)  use only self-report measures because multifaceted constructs are not amenable to other kinds of measures. 
C)  use only behavioral measures because both multifaceted constructs and behavior are complex processes. 
D)  use implicit measures because multifaceted constructs are generally postulated to be unconscious processes.

Question 6

Explain the difference between the classical test theory and item response theory approaches to reliability of measurement.

Accepted Answer

Classical test theory (CTT) and item res

Question 7

Describe the relationship between reliability and validity of measurement using the concept of measurement error.

Accepted Answer

Reliability and validity are two importa

Question 8

What are behavioroid measures? How are they different from other self-report measures?

Accepted Answer

Behavioroid measures are a type of psych

Question 9

Which modality of measurement is best for assessing unconscious attitudes?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-report 
B)  behavioral observation 
C)  physiological 
D)  implicit 
A)  self-report 
B)  behavioral observation 
C)  physiological 
D)  implicit

Question 10

Measurement is central to scientific psychology because

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical programs such as SPSS can only be used to evaluate measures that use an interval or ratio scale. 
B)  assigning numbers to variables allows us to make comparisons and find relationships. 
C)  only quantitative research is truly scientific. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  statistical programs such as SPSS can only be used to evaluate measures that use an interval or ratio scale. 
B)  assigning numbers to variables allows us to make comparisons and find relationships. 
C)  only quantitative research is truly scientific. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 11

In research, measures function as

Accepted Answer

A)  operational definitions of manifest variables. 
B)  abstract representations of concrete concepts. 
C)  operational definitions of hypothetical constructs. 
D)  abstract representations of abstract concepts 
A)  operational definitions of manifest variables. 
B)  abstract representations of concrete concepts. 
C)  operational definitions of hypothetical constructs. 
D)  abstract representations of abstract concepts

Question 12

In the context of content validity, relevance refers to the degree to which the content of a measure

Accepted Answer

A)  provides similar results across time, research settings, and populations. 
B)  includes only items that pertain to the construct being measured. 
C)  includes items that assess all aspects of the construct being measured. 
D)  correlates with relevant factors or criteria outside the measure. 
A)  provides similar results across time, research settings, and populations. 
B)  includes only items that pertain to the construct being measured. 
C)  includes items that assess all aspects of the construct being measured. 
D)  correlates with relevant factors or criteria outside the measure.

Question 13

For which modality of measurement is social desirability response bias MOST likely to be a problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-report 
B)  behavioral observation 
C)  physiological 
D)  implicit 
A)  self-report 
B)  behavioral observation 
C)  physiological 
D)  implicit

Question 14

List three criteria that can be used to assess a measure's level of relational validity.

Accepted Answer

Relational validity, also known as crite

Question 15

Which of the following statements about manifest variables is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manifest variables are abstract terms for variables that cannot be directly observed. 
B)  Manifest variables can be directly observed. 
C)  Manifest variables can be used as operational definitions of hypothetical constructs. 
D)  Although manifest variables can be used as operational definitions, sometimes they are studied for their own sakes. 
A)  Manifest variables are abstract terms for variables that cannot be directly observed. 
B)  Manifest variables can be directly observed. 
C)  Manifest variables can be used as operational definitions of hypothetical constructs. 
D)  Although manifest variables can be used as operational definitions, sometimes they are studied for their own sakes.

Question 16

A new measure exhibits discriminant validity when

Accepted Answer

A)  scores on the new measure fail to correlate with scores on well-validated measures of the same construct. 
B)  scores on the new measure do not correlate with scores on well-validated measures of constructs different from the one assessed by the new measure. 
C)  the new measure shows evidence of high validity in one group (such as women) but low validity in another group (such as men). 
D)  the items on the measure are highly relevant to the trait being measured but are not representative of the trait. 
A)  scores on the new measure fail to correlate with scores on well-validated measures of the same construct. 
B)  scores on the new measure do not correlate with scores on well-validated measures of constructs different from the one assessed by the new measure. 
C)  the new measure shows evidence of high validity in one group (such as women) but low validity in another group (such as men). 
D)  the items on the measure are highly relevant to the trait being measured but are not representative of the trait.

Question 17

What are physiological measures? List two advantages and two disadvantages of using physiological measures

Accepted Answer

Physiological measures refer to the asse

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the role of inference in measurement is/are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because we cannot observe hypothetical constructs, we must infer their strength based on operational definitions of the constructs. 
B)  Inferences present no problem for measurement because we can be confident that our inferences are accurate within a small margin of error. 
C)  Inference is problematic in measurement because we cannot directly measure manifest variables. 
D)  Inference plays no role in measurement. 
A)  Because we cannot observe hypothetical constructs, we must infer their strength based on operational definitions of the constructs. 
B)  Inferences present no problem for measurement because we can be confident that our inferences are accurate within a small margin of error. 
C)  Inference is problematic in measurement because we cannot directly measure manifest variables. 
D)  Inference plays no role in measurement.

Question 19

A high level of ________ measurement error leads to low validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic 
B)  true 
C)  random 
D)  either a or c 
A)  systematic 
B)  true 
C)  random 
D)  either a or c

Question 20

List two reasons why a researcher would chose to use the Implicit Association Test.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why a research

________ reliability indicates consistency in scores on a measure across time.

Describe the factors that influence the decision about the best approach to use in evaluating the reliability of a particular measure

Explain the concept of measurement error.

In deciding on a measure to use in your research, you should take into consideration

When measuring multifaceted constructs, it is a good idea to

Explain the difference between the classical test theory and item response theory approaches to reliability of measurement.

Describe the relationship between reliability and validity of measurement using the concept of measurement error.

What are behavioroid measures? How are they different from other self-report measures?

Which modality of measurement is best for assessing unconscious attitudes?

Measurement is central to scientific psychology because

In research, measures function as

In the context of content validity, relevance refers to the degree to which the content of a measure

For which modality of measurement is social desirability response bias MOST likely to be a problem?

List three criteria that can be used to assess a measure's level of relational validity.

Which of the following statements about manifest variables is FALSE?

A new measure exhibits discriminant validity when

What are physiological measures? List two advantages and two disadvantages of using physiological measures

Which of the following statements about the role of inference in measurement is/are TRUE?

A high level of ________ measurement error leads to low validity.

List two reasons why a researcher would chose to use the Implicit Association Test.

Behavioral Science

Research Strategies: an Overview

The Ethical Treatment of Research Participants

The Professional and Social Responsibilities of Scientists

Formulating a Research Question

The Internal Validity of Research

The External Validity of Research

True Experiments

Field Research

Correlational Designs

Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling

The Single-Case Research Strategy

Qualitative Research and Interviewing, Rachel Kraus, Ball State University

Survey Research

Evaluation Research

Data Collection

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

Filters

Exam 6: Developing a Measurement Strategy

________ reliability indicates consistency in scores on a measure across time.

Describe the factors that influence the decision about the best approach to use in evaluating the reliability of a particular measure

Explain the concept of measurement error.

In deciding on a measure to use in your research, you should take into consideration

When measuring multifaceted constructs, it is a good idea to

Explain the difference between the classical test theory and item response theory approaches to reliability of measurement.

Describe the relationship between reliability and validity of measurement using the concept of measurement error.

What are behavioroid measures? How are they different from other self-report measures?

Which modality of measurement is best for assessing unconscious attitudes?

Measurement is central to scientific psychology because

In research, measures function as

In the context of content validity, relevance refers to the degree to which the content of a measure

For which modality of measurement is social desirability response bias MOST likely to be a problem?

List three criteria that can be used to assess a measure's level of relational validity.

Which of the following statements about manifest variables is FALSE?

A new measure exhibits discriminant validity when

What are physiological measures? List two advantages and two disadvantages of using physiological measures

Which of the following statements about the role of inference in measurement is/are TRUE?

A high level of ________ measurement error leads to low validity.

List two reasons why a researcher would chose to use the Implicit Association Test.

Behavioral Science

Research Strategies: an Overview

The Ethical Treatment of Research Participants

The Professional and Social Responsibilities of Scientists

Formulating a Research Question

The Internal Validity of Research

The External Validity of Research

True Experiments

Field Research

Correlational Designs

Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling

The Single-Case Research Strategy

Qualitative Research and Interviewing, Rachel Kraus, Ball State University

Survey Research

Evaluation Research

Data Collection

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

Filters