Question 1

As described in the text,all of the following are elements of a matching item EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a column listing propositions. 
B)  a column listing responses. 
C)  a column listing premises. 
D)  a place to insert the correct number or letter choice. 
A)  a column listing propositions. 
B)  a column listing responses. 
C)  a column listing premises. 
D)  a place to insert the correct number or letter choice. A

Question 2

In a cumulative model of scoring applied to an ability test

Accepted Answer

A)  the higher the total score, the higher the testtaker is on the ability measured by the test. 
B)  the pattern of responses is critically important when judging the ability of the testtaker. 
C)  comparisons of the testtaker's performance on tests tapping similar abilities may easily be made. 
D)  All of these 
A)  the higher the total score, the higher the testtaker is on the ability measured by the test. 
B)  the pattern of responses is critically important when judging the ability of the testtaker. 
C)  comparisons of the testtaker's performance on tests tapping similar abilities may easily be made. 
D)  All of these A

Question 3

Sorting techniques can be employed to develop

Accepted Answer

A)  nominal scales. 
B)  ordinal scales. 
C)  interval scales. 
D)  All of these 
A)  nominal scales. 
B)  ordinal scales. 
C)  interval scales. 
D)  All of these D

Question 4

These tests are often used for the purpose of licensing persons in professions.The tests referred to here are

Accepted Answer

A)  pilot tests. 
B)  norm-referenced tests. 
C)  criterion-referenced tests. 
D)  Guttman scales. 
A)  pilot tests. 
B)  norm-referenced tests. 
C)  criterion-referenced tests. 
D)  Guttman scales.

Question 5

A test developer is designing a standardized test using a multiple-choice format.The final form of the test will contain 50 items.It would be advisable for the first draft of this test to contain,at least,how many items?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  100 
C)  150 
D)  25 
A)  50 
B)  100 
C)  150 
D)  25

Question 6

Which is TRUE of cross-validation of a test after standardization has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-validation creates confusion regarding the meaning of the original standardization data. 
B)  The cross-validation sample is composed of the same testtakers that participated in the original test standardization. 
C)  Cross-validation often results in validity shrinkage. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Cross-validation creates confusion regarding the meaning of the original standardization data. 
B)  The cross-validation sample is composed of the same testtakers that participated in the original test standardization. 
C)  Cross-validation often results in validity shrinkage. 
D)  All of these

Question 7

Which is TRUE of the latent-trait model of measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most research conducted on this model has been applied to achievement tests. 
B)  The variables being measured by a test are not directly observable and are assumed to be unidimensional. 
C)  This model is applicable to all tests. 
D)  The variables being measured by a test are not directly observable and are assumed to be multidimensional. 
A)  Most research conducted on this model has been applied to achievement tests. 
B)  The variables being measured by a test are not directly observable and are assumed to be unidimensional. 
C)  This model is applicable to all tests. 
D)  The variables being measured by a test are not directly observable and are assumed to be multidimensional.

Question 8

An analysis of a test's item may take many forms.Thinking of the descriptions cited in your text,which is NOT one of those forms?

Accepted Answer

A)  item validity analysis 
B)  item discrimination analysis 
C)  item tryout analysis 
D)  item reliability analysis 
A)  item validity analysis 
B)  item discrimination analysis 
C)  item tryout analysis 
D)  item reliability analysis

Question 9

Jana takes a personality test administered by the "True Compatibility Dating Service." According to the personalized,computerized personality profile that results,Jana learns that her need for exhibitionism is much greater than her need for stability.Since the test analyzes data only with regard to Jane,and no other client of the dating service,it may be assumed that the test was scored using

Accepted Answer

A)  a diagnostic model. 
B)  a cumulative model. 
C)  an ipsative model of scoring. 
D)  truly compatible models. 
A)  a diagnostic model. 
B)  a cumulative model. 
C)  an ipsative model of scoring. 
D)  truly compatible models.

Question 10

An item-endorsement index is most likely to be used in which type of test?

Accepted Answer

A)  a cognitive test 
B)  an achievement test 
C)  a vocational aptitude test 
D)  a personality test 
A)  a cognitive test 
B)  an achievement test 
C)  a vocational aptitude test 
D)  a personality test

Question 11

Item branching refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  administering certain test items on a test depending on the testtakers' responses to previous test items. 
B)  the creation of alternate and parallel forms of tests based on a group of testtakers' responses to the original test. 
C)  statistical efforts to ensure that items translated into foreign languages are of the same difficulty. 
D)  re-using items in an original test that were originally developed for use in a parallel test. 
A)  administering certain test items on a test depending on the testtakers' responses to previous test items. 
B)  the creation of alternate and parallel forms of tests based on a group of testtakers' responses to the original test. 
C)  statistical efforts to ensure that items translated into foreign languages are of the same difficulty. 
D)  re-using items in an original test that were originally developed for use in a parallel test.

Question 12

As part of the test development process,a test revision may entail

Accepted Answer

A)  re-wording, deletion, or development of new items. 
B)  development of a new edition of a test. 
C)  the reprinting of a test. 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  re-wording, deletion, or development of new items. 
B)  development of a new edition of a test. 
C)  the reprinting of a test. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 13

Test item writers must keep many considerations in mind.Which of the following is NOT typically one of those considerations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Will the test be administered by a male or a female? 
B)  Which item format or formats should be employed? 
C)  How many items should be written in total? 
D)  What range of content should the items cover? 
A)  Will the test be administered by a male or a female? 
B)  Which item format or formats should be employed? 
C)  How many items should be written in total? 
D)  What range of content should the items cover?

Question 14

A test developer of multiple-choice ability tests reviews data from a recent test administration.She discovers that testtakers who scored very high on the test as a whole,all responded to item 13 with the same incorrect choice.Accordingly,the test developer

Accepted Answer

A)  assumes that members of the high-scoring group are making some sort of unintended interpretation of item 13. 
B)  plans to interview members of the high-scoring group to understand the basis for their choice. 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  should remove item 13 from the test and place a note in its stead that reads: "Go to Item 14." 
A)  assumes that members of the high-scoring group are making some sort of unintended interpretation of item 13. 
B)  plans to interview members of the high-scoring group to understand the basis for their choice. 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  should remove item 13 from the test and place a note in its stead that reads: "Go to Item 14."

Question 15

Most classroom tests developed by instructors for use in their own classroom are

Accepted Answer

A)  subjected to formal procedures of psychometric evaluation. 
B)  only evaluated formally for content validity. 
C)  evaluated informally for their psychometric properties. 
D)  used without modification, year after year, until retirement or death. 
A)  subjected to formal procedures of psychometric evaluation. 
B)  only evaluated formally for content validity. 
C)  evaluated informally for their psychometric properties. 
D)  used without modification, year after year, until retirement or death.

Question 16

Expert panels may be used in the process of test development to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide judgments concerning each item's reliability. 
B)  serve as expert witnesses in any future litigation. 
C)  screen test items for possible bias. 
D)  All of these 
A)  provide judgments concerning each item's reliability. 
B)  serve as expert witnesses in any future litigation. 
C)  screen test items for possible bias. 
D)  All of these

Question 17

The higher the item-difficulty index,the ________ the item.

Accepted Answer

A)  easier 
B)  harder 
C)  more robust 
D)  less robust 
A)  easier 
B)  harder 
C)  more robust 
D)  less robust

Question 18

When analyzing a particular item's discriminative abilities for an ability test,the test developer typically compares the responses to the item to

Accepted Answer

A)  the highest and lowest scorers on the test. 
B)  the highest and middle scorers on the test. 
C)  the performance on the test of a minority groups to rule out any possible bias. 
D)  testtakers from predefined age groups to rule out any possible age discrimination. 
A)  the highest and lowest scorers on the test. 
B)  the highest and middle scorers on the test. 
C)  the performance on the test of a minority groups to rule out any possible bias. 
D)  testtakers from predefined age groups to rule out any possible age discrimination.

Question 19

The development of a criterion-referenced test usually entails

Accepted Answer

A)  exploratory work with a group of testtakers who have mastered the material. 
B)  exploratory work with a group of testtakers who have not mastered the material. 
C)  both (a) and (b) 
D)  None of these 
A)  exploratory work with a group of testtakers who have mastered the material. 
B)  exploratory work with a group of testtakers who have not mastered the material. 
C)  both (a) and (b) 
D)  None of these

Question 20

Likert scales measure attitudes using continuums.A continuum of items measuring ___________ could be used for a Likert scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  like it to do not like it 
B)  agree to disagree 
C)  approve to do not approve 
D)  All of these 
A)  like it to do not like it 
B)  agree to disagree 
C)  approve to do not approve 
D)  All of these

As described in the text,all of the following are elements of a matching item EXCEPT:

In a cumulative model of scoring applied to an ability test

Sorting techniques can be employed to develop

These tests are often used for the purpose of licensing persons in professions.The tests referred to here are

A test developer is designing a standardized test using a multiple-choice format.The final form of the test will contain 50 items.It would be advisable for the first draft of this test to contain,at least,how many items?

Which is TRUE of cross-validation of a test after standardization has occurred?

Which is TRUE of the latent-trait model of measurement?

An analysis of a test's item may take many forms.Thinking of the descriptions cited in your text,which is NOT one of those forms?

An item-endorsement index is most likely to be used in which type of test?

Item branching refers to

As part of the test development process,a test revision may entail

Test item writers must keep many considerations in mind.Which of the following is NOT typically one of those considerations?

A test developer of multiple-choice ability tests reviews data from a recent test administration.She discovers that testtakers who scored very high on the test as a whole,all responded to item 13 with the same incorrect choice.Accordingly,the test developer

Most classroom tests developed by instructors for use in their own classroom are

Expert panels may be used in the process of test development to

The higher the item-difficulty index,the ________ the item.

When analyzing a particular item's discriminative abilities for an ability test,the test developer typically compares the responses to the item to

The development of a criterion-referenced test usually entails

Likert scales measure attitudes using continuums.A continuum of items measuring ___________ could be used for a Likert scale.

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, cultural, and Legal Ethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Tests of Intelligence

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: An Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment, Careers, and Business References

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Exam 8: Test Development

As described in the text,all of the following are elements of a matching item EXCEPT:

In a cumulative model of scoring applied to an ability test

Sorting techniques can be employed to develop

These tests are often used for the purpose of licensing persons in professions.The tests referred to here are

A test developer is designing a standardized test using a multiple-choice format.The final form of the test will contain 50 items.It would be advisable for the first draft of this test to contain,at least,how many items?

Which is TRUE of cross-validation of a test after standardization has occurred?

Which is TRUE of the latent-trait model of measurement?

An analysis of a test's item may take many forms.Thinking of the descriptions cited in your text,which is NOT one of those forms?

An item-endorsement index is most likely to be used in which type of test?

Item branching refers to

As part of the test development process,a test revision may entail

Test item writers must keep many considerations in mind.Which of the following is NOT typically one of those considerations?

A test developer of multiple-choice ability tests reviews data from a recent test administration.She discovers that testtakers who scored very high on the test as a whole,all responded to item 13 with the same incorrect choice.Accordingly,the test developer

Most classroom tests developed by instructors for use in their own classroom are

Expert panels may be used in the process of test development to

The higher the item-difficulty index,the ________ the item.

When analyzing a particular item's discriminative abilities for an ability test,the test developer typically compares the responses to the item to

The development of a criterion-referenced test usually entails

Likert scales measure attitudes using continuums.A continuum of items measuring ___________ could be used for a Likert scale.

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, cultural, and Legal Ethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Tests of Intelligence

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: An Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment, Careers, and Business References

Filters