Exam 6: Scales, Tests, and Indexes

The first step in Thurstone,Likert,and Guttman,scaling is to define or develop the _______________.

According to Stevens,"scaling is the assignment of objects to numbers according to" a(n)_______________.

A quantitative score that measures a construct of interest by applying a formula or a set of rules that combines relevant data is a(n)_______________.

The Buros Center for Testing at the University of Iowa is responsible for developing and maintaining lists of the standardized tests used in the United States.

A researcher wanting to know about the inter-relationships among the questions in a test would use ____.

One of the first and most productive scaling theorists was ____.

A(n)____ is used to collect answers on instruments.

The ____ is considered to be a reflection of generally how much consumers have to pay for things.

The _______________ of a test is very often studied by having experts review the items in a test to be sure they cover the domain comprehensively.

When the Method of Equal-Appearing Intervals is used,one of the criteria for the inclusion of an item in the final scale is based on ____.

When Likert scaling is used,one of the criteria for the inclusion of an item in the final scale is based on ____.

A(n)____ is often a composite,combining different measures from different sources.

A yes-no question represents a(n)____ response.

A response scale ____.

The first step in virtually any kind of scale development is ____.

A(n)____ is typically used to assess behaviors of people,organizations,or processes.

The Buros Center for testing at the University of Iowa is a good source for ____.

When Guttman scaling is being used,items are selected for inclusion using ____ analysis.

A(n)____ is put together using a rule or set of rules.

Brenda is developing a test to identify children who are likely to become "school refusers" (i.e. ,they refuse to attend school).She administers her test to a large number of elementary school children and then tracks the children's attendance to determine who actually becomes a school refuser.Brenda is assessing ____.