Question 1

Coefficient alpha represents a generalization of the Kuder -Richardson internal consistency method of determining test reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For what purposes and how are the Taylor-Russell tables used?

Accepted Answer

The Taylor-Russell tables are used for t

Question 3

A test can usually be made more reliable by increasing the

Accepted Answer

A)  correlation between test and criterion scores. 
B)  length of time for administering the test. 
C)  number of items on the test. 
D)  observed variance relative to true variance. 
A)  correlation between test and criterion scores. 
B)  length of time for administering the test. 
C)  number of items on the test. 
D)  observed variance relative to true variance.

Question 4

Assuming that the correlation between test X and test Y is .60 and the standard deviation of test Y is 10, if Johnny?s predicted Y score is 75 the chances are 95 out of 100 that he is one of a group of people whose scores on test Y are between

Accepted Answer

A)  59 and 91. 
B)  63 and 87. 
C)  67 and 83. 
D)  69 and 81. 
A)  59 and 91. 
B)  63 and 87. 
C)  67 and 83. 
D)  69 and 81.

Question 5

The most useful procedure for determining the reliability of a speeded test is to apply one of the internal consistency formulas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The larger the validity coefficient, the smaller the

Accepted Answer

A)  coefficient of regression. 
B)  standard error of estimate. 
C)  standard error of measurement of X. 
D)  standard error of measurement of Y. 
A)  coefficient of regression. 
B)  standard error of estimate. 
C)  standard error of measurement of X. 
D)  standard error of measurement of Y.

Question 7

The selection ratio is low in a tight labor market and high in an open labor market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Coefficient alpha represents a generalization of the Kuder -Richardson internal consistency method of determining test reliability.

For what purposes and how are the Taylor-Russell tables used?

A test can usually be made more reliable by increasing the

Assuming that the correlation between test X and test Y is .60 and the standard deviation of test Y is 10, if Johnny?s predicted Y score is 75 the chances are 95 out of 100 that he is one of a group of people whose scores on test Y are between

The most useful procedure for determining the reliability of a speeded test is to apply one of the internal consistency formulas.

The larger the validity coefficient, the smaller the

The selection ratio is low in a tight labor market and high in an open labor market.

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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

Coefficient alpha represents a generalization of the Kuder -Richardson internal consistency method of determining test reliability.

For what purposes and how are the Taylor-Russell tables used?

A test can usually be made more reliable by increasing the

Assuming that the correlation between test X and test Y is .60 and the standard deviation of test Y is 10, if Johnny?s predicted Y score is 75 the chances are 95 out of 100 that he is one of a group of people whose scores on test Y are between

The most useful procedure for determining the reliability of a speeded test is to apply one of the internal consistency formulas.

The larger the validity coefficient, the smaller the

The selection ratio is low in a tight labor market and high in an open labor market.

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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