Question 1

If 40% of a test?s observed variance is due to errors of measurement, then what is the reliability coefficient of the test?

Accepted Answer

A)  .20 
B)  .40 
C)  .60 
D)  .80 
A)  .20 
B)  .40 
C)  .60 
D)  .80

Question 2

The general Spearman-Brown formula is used to estimate the reliability of a lengthened test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Computation of the standard error of estimate requires knowing the reliability coefficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

False positive errors are more serious than false negative errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The standard deviation of a particular WISC-III subtest is 3, and its reliability coefficient is .84. What is the standard error of measurement of the subtest?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.2 
B)  2.0 
C)  2.5 
D)  3.0 
A)  1.2 
B)  2.0 
C)  2.5 
D)  3.0

Question 6

Predictive validity is of greatest concern on tests of achievement and personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Differentiate between the standard error of measurement and the standard error of estimate and the ways in which each statistic is used.

Accepted Answer

The standard error of measurement (SEM)

Question 8

Predictive validity and concurrent validity are both types of criterion-related validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to classical test theory, s2obs = s2tru + s2err, and r11 = s2tru/s2obs. If the observed variance of a test is 50 and the error variance is 10, what is the estimated reliability of the test?

Accepted Answer

A)  .20 
B)  .25 
C)  .45 
D)  .80 
A)  .20 
B)  .25 
C)  .45 
D)  .80

Question 10

The standard error of measurement is used to construct a percentile band around an examinee?s observed test score.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which type of reliability takes into account error variance due to both different samples of test items and different conditions of administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal consistency 
B)  parallel forms 
C)  split-half 
D)  test-retest 
A)  internal consistency 
B)  parallel forms 
C)  split-half 
D)  test-retest

Question 12

The type of validity of greatest concern in personnel decisions is criterion-referenced validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is meant by test reliability, and what are some procedures for obtaining information concerning it?

Accepted Answer

Test reliability refers to the consisten

Question 14

What type of validity is of greatest important for an achievement test?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Consider the following empirical expectancy table:

$\quad $ $\quad $ $\quad $ $\quad $ $\quad $ $\quad $$\text { Performance Rating}$
$\begin{array}{l|cccc|c}
\begin{array}{l} 
\text{Selection} \
\text{Test Scores}
\end{array} &0-1 & 2-3 & 4-5  &  6-7  &\text{ Totals} \
\hline 76-100  & & 1 & 3 & 4 & 8 \
 51-75 & 1 & 3 & 6 & 7 & 17 \
 26-50  & 3 & 9 & 4 & & 16 \
0-25 & 5 & 3 & 1 & & 9 \
\hline \text{Totals }& 9 & 16 & 14 & 11 &
\end{array}$
-If the cutoff score on the selection test is set at 26, what percent of the applicants will be rejected?

Accepted Answer

A)  18% 
B)  32% 
C)  50% 
D)  84% 
A)  18% 
B)  32% 
C)  50% 
D)  84%

Question 16

Convergent and discriminant validation are concepts that are applicable to the determination of the content validity of a test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Kuder-Richardson method of determining reliability yields an average
Coefficient.

Accepted Answer

A)  alternate tests 
B)  parallel forms 
C)  split-half 
D)  test-retest 
A)  alternate tests 
B)  parallel forms 
C)  split-half 
D)  test-retest

Question 18

In general, tests having greater score variability have lower reliabilities than tests with less variability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A confidence interval for an examinee?s obtained score on a criterion measure can be determined by using the standard error of

Accepted Answer

A)  estimate. 
B)  measurement. 
C)  the mean. 
D)  the sample. 
A)  estimate. 
B)  measurement. 
C)  the mean. 
D)  the sample.

Question 20

Assigning applicants to jobs on the basis of their scores on more than one test is most appropriately referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  classification. 
B)  placement. 
C)  screening. 
D)  selection. 
A)  classification. 
B)  placement. 
C)  screening. 
D)  selection.

If 40% of a test?s observed variance is due to errors of measurement, then what is the reliability coefficient of the test?

The general Spearman-Brown formula is used to estimate the reliability of a lengthened test.

Computation of the standard error of estimate requires knowing the reliability coefficient.

False positive errors are more serious than false negative errors.

The standard deviation of a particular WISC-III subtest is 3, and its reliability coefficient is .84. What is the standard error of measurement of the subtest?

Predictive validity is of greatest concern on tests of achievement and personality.

Differentiate between the standard error of measurement and the standard error of estimate and the ways in which each statistic is used.

Predictive validity and concurrent validity are both types of criterion-related validity.

According to classical test theory, s2obs = s2tru + s2err, and r11 = s2tru/s2obs. If the observed variance of a test is 50 and the error variance is 10, what is the estimated reliability of the test?

The standard error of measurement is used to construct a percentile band around an examinee?s observed test score.

Which type of reliability takes into account error variance due to both different samples of test items and different conditions of administration?

The type of validity of greatest concern in personnel decisions is criterion-referenced validity.

What is meant by test reliability, and what are some procedures for obtaining information concerning it?

What type of validity is of greatest important for an achievement test?

Convergent and discriminant validation are concepts that are applicable to the determination of the content validity of a test.

The Kuder-Richardson method of determining reliability yields an average Coefficient.

In general, tests having greater score variability have lower reliabilities than tests with less variability.

A confidence interval for an examinee?s obtained score on a criterion measure can be determined by using the standard error of

Assigning applicants to jobs on the basis of their scores on more than one test is most appropriately referred to as

Historical and Professional Matters

Test Design and Construction

Administration and Scoring of Tests

Item Analysis and Standardization of Tests

Intelligence Testing

Individual and Group Differences in Mental Abilities

Neuropsychological Assessment

Standardized Achievement Tests

Applications and Issues in Ability Testing

Testing Special Abilities

Vocational Interests

Attitudes, Values, and Personal Orientations

Personality Assessment: Origins,applications, and Issues

Observations and Interviews

Rating Scales and Checklists

Personality Inventories

Projective Techniques

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Exam 5: Reliability and Validity

If 40% of a test?s observed variance is due to errors of measurement, then what is the reliability coefficient of the test?

The general Spearman-Brown formula is used to estimate the reliability of a lengthened test.

Computation of the standard error of estimate requires knowing the reliability coefficient.

False positive errors are more serious than false negative errors.

The standard deviation of a particular WISC-III subtest is 3, and its reliability coefficient is .84. What is the standard error of measurement of the subtest?

Predictive validity is of greatest concern on tests of achievement and personality.

Differentiate between the standard error of measurement and the standard error of estimate and the ways in which each statistic is used.

Predictive validity and concurrent validity are both types of criterion-related validity.

According to classical test theory, s2obs = s2tru + s2err, and r11 = s2tru/s2obs. If the observed variance of a test is 50 and the error variance is 10, what is the estimated reliability of the test?

The standard error of measurement is used to construct a percentile band around an examinee?s observed test score.

Which type of reliability takes into account error variance due to both different samples of test items and different conditions of administration?

The type of validity of greatest concern in personnel decisions is criterion-referenced validity.

What is meant by test reliability, and what are some procedures for obtaining information concerning it?

What type of validity is of greatest important for an achievement test?

Convergent and discriminant validation are concepts that are applicable to the determination of the content validity of a test.

The Kuder-Richardson method of determining reliability yields an average Coefficient.

In general, tests having greater score variability have lower reliabilities than tests with less variability.

A confidence interval for an examinee?s obtained score on a criterion measure can be determined by using the standard error of

Assigning applicants to jobs on the basis of their scores on more than one test is most appropriately referred to as

Historical and Professional Matters

Test Design and Construction

Administration and Scoring of Tests

Item Analysis and Standardization of Tests

Intelligence Testing

Individual and Group Differences in Mental Abilities

Neuropsychological Assessment

Standardized Achievement Tests

Applications and Issues in Ability Testing

Testing Special Abilities

Vocational Interests

Attitudes, Values, and Personal Orientations

Personality Assessment: Origins,applications, and Issues

Observations and Interviews

Rating Scales and Checklists

Personality Inventories

Projective Techniques

Appendix A: Measurement and Statistics

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