Question 1

A decision is made to use only a few subjects per item during the test tryout phase of a test's construction.This decision is MOST LIKELY to lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  "phantom factors" during test construction. 
B)  "phantom factors" during the test administration. 
C)  "phantom factors" during factor analysis. 
D)  "phantom royalties" in the test author's account. 
A)  "phantom factors" during test construction. 
B)  "phantom factors" during the test administration. 
C)  "phantom factors" during factor analysis. 
D)  "phantom royalties" in the test author's account.

Question 2

All of the following are methods of evaluating item bias EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  noting differences between the item-characteristic curves. 
B)  noting differences in the item-difficulty levels. 
C)  noting differences in item-discrimination indexes. 
D)  noting differences in validity shrinkage. 
A)  noting differences between the item-characteristic curves. 
B)  noting differences in the item-difficulty levels. 
C)  noting differences in item-discrimination indexes. 
D)  noting differences in validity shrinkage.

Question 3

If 50 students were administered a classroom test,how many would be included in each group for the purpose of calculating d,the item-discrimination index?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  10 
C)  13 
D)  17 
A)  25 
B)  10 
C)  13 
D)  17

Question 4

On a true/false inventory,a respondent selects true for an item that reads,"I summer in Tehran." The individual scoring the test would BEST interpret this response as indicative of the fact that this respondent

Accepted Answer

A)  is extremely wealthy, with great holdings in oil. 
B)  is responding randomly to test items. 
C)  is of Middle Eastern descent. 
D)  requires more stimulation than Cape Cod has to offer. 
A)  is extremely wealthy, with great holdings in oil. 
B)  is responding randomly to test items. 
C)  is of Middle Eastern descent. 
D)  requires more stimulation than Cape Cod has to offer.

Question 5

In ipsative scoring,a testtaker's scores are compared to

Accepted Answer

A)  the scores of other testtakers from the same geographic area who are similar with regard to key demographic variables. 
B)  his or her other scores on the same test. 
C)  the scores of other testtakers from past years who have taken the same test under the same or similar conditions. 
D)  his or her other scores on a parallel form of the same test. 
A)  the scores of other testtakers from the same geographic area who are similar with regard to key demographic variables. 
B)  his or her other scores on the same test. 
C)  the scores of other testtakers from past years who have taken the same test under the same or similar conditions. 
D)  his or her other scores on a parallel form of the same test.

Question 6

Ideally,the first draft of a test should include at least how many items as compared with the final version of the test?

Accepted Answer

A)  about twice the number of the final version 
B)  about half the number of the final version 
C)  about three times the number of the final version 
D)  roughly the same number as the final version 
A)  about twice the number of the final version 
B)  about half the number of the final version 
C)  about three times the number of the final version 
D)  roughly the same number as the final version

Question 7

Multiple-choice items draw primarily on which testtaker ability?

Accepted Answer

A)  recognition. 
B)  organization. 
C)  planning. 
D)  perceptual-motor skills. 
A)  recognition. 
B)  organization. 
C)  planning. 
D)  perceptual-motor skills.

Question 8

In item analysis,the term item endorsement refers to the percent of testtakers who

Accepted Answer

A)  responded correctly to a particular item. 
B)  indicate that they agree with a particular item. 
C)  passed the item on a pass/fail test of ability. 
D)  consented to answer an optional item. 
A)  responded correctly to a particular item. 
B)  indicate that they agree with a particular item. 
C)  passed the item on a pass/fail test of ability. 
D)  consented to answer an optional item.

Question 9

In measurement employing latent-trait models

Accepted Answer

A)  the underlying trait is assumed to be unidimensional. 
B)  all the test items are thought to measure a single trait. 
C)  the characteristic being measured is not measured directly. 
D)  All of these 
A)  the underlying trait is assumed to be unidimensional. 
B)  all the test items are thought to measure a single trait. 
C)  the characteristic being measured is not measured directly. 
D)  All of these

Question 10

During the norming of a new intelligence test,a test publisher administers to all of the testtakers not only the new intelligence test,but a vision test using an eye chart.The publisher has engaged in

Accepted Answer

A)  test conceptualization 
B)  cross-validation. 
C)  shared validation 
D)  None of these 
A)  test conceptualization 
B)  cross-validation. 
C)  shared validation 
D)  None of these

Question 11

A sensitivity review panel would most likely be made up of

Accepted Answer

A)  only psychologists from the majority group. 
B)  only psychologists from a particular minority group. 
C)  psychologists representing both minority and majority groups. 
D)  measurement specialists from all continents known for their sensitivity. 
A)  only psychologists from the majority group. 
B)  only psychologists from a particular minority group. 
C)  psychologists representing both minority and majority groups. 
D)  measurement specialists from all continents known for their sensitivity.

Question 12

The Likert scale is an example of which type of rating scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  categorical 
B)  paired methods 
C)  summative 
D)  content 
A)  categorical 
B)  paired methods 
C)  summative 
D)  content

Question 13

Looking at the item-characteristic curve (below),a reasonable conclusion about the performance of the item illustrated would be that

Accepted Answer

A)  as theta increases, the probability of a response scored correct increases. 
B)  as theta decreases, the probability of a response scored correct increases. 
C)  as theta increases, the probability of a response scored correct decreases. 
D)  None of these 
A)  as theta increases, the probability of a response scored correct increases. 
B)  as theta decreases, the probability of a response scored correct increases. 
C)  as theta increases, the probability of a response scored correct decreases. 
D)  None of these

Question 14

Generous time limits are typically associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  speeded conditions. 
B)  power conditions. 
C)  untimed conditions. 
D)  hazardous conditions. 
A)  speeded conditions. 
B)  power conditions. 
C)  untimed conditions. 
D)  hazardous conditions.

Question 15

As mentioned in the text,CAT is available on a wide array of platforms including

Accepted Answer

A)  the Internet. 
B)  X-box. 
C)  Playstation. 
D)  All of these 
A)  the Internet. 
B)  X-box. 
C)  Playstation. 
D)  All of these

Question 16

When a test is translated from one language in one culture to another language in another culture,______ can help ensure that the original test and the translated test are reasonably equivalent and tapping the same construct.

Accepted Answer

A)  a translator 
B)  IRT 
C)  bi-lingual people who are experts on the two cultures 
D)  All of these 
A)  a translator 
B)  IRT 
C)  bi-lingual people who are experts on the two cultures 
D)  All of these

Question 17

A student complains that a midterm examination did not include items from a particular in-class lecture.From a psychometric perspective,the students is expressing concern about the midterm's

Accepted Answer

A)  test-retest reliability. 
B)  internal consistency reliability. 
C)  content validity. 
D)  cross-validation. 
A)  test-retest reliability. 
B)  internal consistency reliability. 
C)  content validity. 
D)  cross-validation.

Question 18

With regard to the test revision process,it typically

Accepted Answer

A)  takes about one year to complete. 
B)  includes all of the steps that the initial test development included. 
C)  is much less expensive than the original development of a test. 
D)  All of these 
A)  takes about one year to complete. 
B)  includes all of the steps that the initial test development included. 
C)  is much less expensive than the original development of a test. 
D)  All of these

Question 19

You are interested in developing a test for social adjustment in a college fraternity or sorority.You begin by interviewing persons who had graduated from college after having been a member of a fraternity or sorority for at least 2 years.Which stage of the test development process BEST describes the stage that you are in?

Accepted Answer

A)  the test-tryout stage 
B)  the pilot work stage 
C)  the test construction stage 
D)  None of these 
A)  the test-tryout stage 
B)  the pilot work stage 
C)  the test construction stage 
D)  None of these

Question 20

Which is a major difference between multiple-choice questions and essay questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Essay questions involve primarily recognition, while multiple-choice questions involve logical reasoning. 
B)  Essay questions are scored more objectively because the examiner is provided with more information from the examinee. 
C)  Essay questions can test a wider range of material. 
D)  Essay questions allow for more creativity to be expressed by the examinee. 
A)  Essay questions involve primarily recognition, while multiple-choice questions involve logical reasoning. 
B)  Essay questions are scored more objectively because the examiner is provided with more information from the examinee. 
C)  Essay questions can test a wider range of material. 
D)  Essay questions allow for more creativity to be expressed by the examinee.

A decision is made to use only a few subjects per item during the test tryout phase of a test's construction.This decision is MOST LIKELY to lead to

All of the following are methods of evaluating item bias EXCEPT

If 50 students were administered a classroom test,how many would be included in each group for the purpose of calculating d,the item-discrimination index?

On a true/false inventory,a respondent selects true for an item that reads,"I summer in Tehran." The individual scoring the test would BEST interpret this response as indicative of the fact that this respondent

In ipsative scoring,a testtaker's scores are compared to

Ideally,the first draft of a test should include at least how many items as compared with the final version of the test?

Multiple-choice items draw primarily on which testtaker ability?

In item analysis,the term item endorsement refers to the percent of testtakers who

In measurement employing latent-trait models

During the norming of a new intelligence test,a test publisher administers to all of the testtakers not only the new intelligence test,but a vision test using an eye chart.The publisher has engaged in

A sensitivity review panel would most likely be made up of

The Likert scale is an example of which type of rating scale?

Looking at the item-characteristic curve (below),a reasonable conclusion about the performance of the item illustrated would be that

Generous time limits are typically associated with

As mentioned in the text,CAT is available on a wide array of platforms including

When a test is translated from one language in one culture to another language in another culture,______ can help ensure that the original test and the translated test are reasonably equivalent and tapping the same construct.

A student complains that a midterm examination did not include items from a particular in-class lecture.From a psychometric perspective,the students is expressing concern about the midterm's

With regard to the test revision process,it typically

Which is a major difference between multiple-choice questions and essay questions?

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

Exam 8: Test Development

A decision is made to use only a few subjects per item during the test tryout phase of a test's construction.This decision is MOST LIKELY to lead to

All of the following are methods of evaluating item bias EXCEPT

If 50 students were administered a classroom test,how many would be included in each group for the purpose of calculating d,the item-discrimination index?

On a true/false inventory,a respondent selects true for an item that reads,"I summer in Tehran." The individual scoring the test would BEST interpret this response as indicative of the fact that this respondent

In ipsative scoring,a testtaker's scores are compared to

Ideally,the first draft of a test should include at least how many items as compared with the final version of the test?

Multiple-choice items draw primarily on which testtaker ability?

In item analysis,the term item endorsement refers to the percent of testtakers who

In measurement employing latent-trait models

During the norming of a new intelligence test,a test publisher administers to all of the testtakers not only the new intelligence test,but a vision test using an eye chart.The publisher has engaged in

A sensitivity review panel would most likely be made up of

The Likert scale is an example of which type of rating scale?

Looking at the item-characteristic curve (below),a reasonable conclusion about the performance of the item illustrated would be that

Generous time limits are typically associated with

As mentioned in the text,CAT is available on a wide array of platforms including

When a test is translated from one language in one culture to another language in another culture,______ can help ensure that the original test and the translated test are reasonably equivalent and tapping the same construct.

A student complains that a midterm examination did not include items from a particular in-class lecture.From a psychometric perspective,the students is expressing concern about the midterm's

With regard to the test revision process,it typically

Which is a major difference between multiple-choice questions and essay questions?

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