Question 1

Test validity refers to how

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A)  "true" the score is in terms of true score theory. 
B)  rigorous the process of norming the test was. 
C)  "deep" the depth of trait measurement is. 
D)  well a test measures what it purports to measure. 
A)  "true" the score is in terms of true score theory. 
B)  rigorous the process of norming the test was. 
C)  "deep" the depth of trait measurement is. 
D)  well a test measures what it purports to measure.

Question 2

Students may fantasize about a world without tests.But in reality,a world without tests would be more of a nightmare than a dream.This is so because

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A)  nepotism in hiring and promotions would be rampant. 
B)  professionals would not be properly credentialed. 
C)  educational difficulties would be more difficult to diagnose. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  nepotism in hiring and promotions would be rampant. 
B)  professionals would not be properly credentialed. 
C)  educational difficulties would be more difficult to diagnose. 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Traditionally,the term test standardization has been used interchangeably with the term

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A)  test normalization. 
B)  test utilization. 
C)  test calibration. 
D)  None of these 
A)  test normalization. 
B)  test utilization. 
C)  test calibration. 
D)  None of these

Question 4

An assumption inherent in classical test theory (CTT)is that

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A)  each test-taker has a true score that would have been obtained if not for measurement error. 
B)  testtakers can be ranked according to the level of the trait or ability that they exhibit in much the same way that rankings can be made by height. 
C)  measurement can be perfectly accurate if the measuring tool is well-constructed. 
D)  All of these 
A)  each test-taker has a true score that would have been obtained if not for measurement error. 
B)  testtakers can be ranked according to the level of the trait or ability that they exhibit in much the same way that rankings can be made by height. 
C)  measurement can be perfectly accurate if the measuring tool is well-constructed. 
D)  All of these

Question 5

In general,criterion-referenced testing

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A)  is useful for communicating information regarding the mastery of basic skills such as reading and writing. 
B)  has been found to be extremely valuable in conveying information about a student's level of creativity relative to other students. 
C)  is not a well-accepted method of testing in areas such as mastery of word processing programs. 
D)  is a contradiction in terms due to the lack of a valid criterion. 
A)  is useful for communicating information regarding the mastery of basic skills such as reading and writing. 
B)  has been found to be extremely valuable in conveying information about a student's level of creativity relative to other students. 
C)  is not a well-accepted method of testing in areas such as mastery of word processing programs. 
D)  is a contradiction in terms due to the lack of a valid criterion.

Question 6

A trait is typically viewed as "relative." This means that inherent in its definition,a comparison is being made to:

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A)  other people. 
B)  people who are totally lacking in the trait. 
C)  blood relatives. 
D)  All of these 
A)  other people. 
B)  people who are totally lacking in the trait. 
C)  blood relatives. 
D)  All of these

Question 7

Which statistic is used to calculate the exact degree of curvilinearity displayed in graphed correlation data?

Accepted Answer

A)  coefficient alpha 
B)  coefficient beta 
C)  eta squared 
D)  None of these 
A)  coefficient alpha 
B)  coefficient beta 
C)  eta squared 
D)  None of these

Question 8

Referring to a psychological trait as a construct means that it

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A)  is an idea whose time has come, gone, and come back again. 
B)  has few practical "real-world" applications and is used for academic purposes. 
C)  was developed by naturalistic observation rather than any theory. 
D)  is a scientific concept developed to describe or explain behavior. 
A)  is an idea whose time has come, gone, and come back again. 
B)  has few practical "real-world" applications and is used for academic purposes. 
C)  was developed by naturalistic observation rather than any theory. 
D)  is a scientific concept developed to describe or explain behavior.

Question 9

According to your textbook,psychological traits

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A)  can be seen and touched. 
B)  can only be inferred. 
C)  do not exist. 
D)  exist only in theory. 
A)  can be seen and touched. 
B)  can only be inferred. 
C)  do not exist. 
D)  exist only in theory.

Question 10

Which of the following is the BEST example of a psychological trait?

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A)  eye color 
B)  hair color 
C)  skin color 
D)  None of these 
A)  eye color 
B)  hair color 
C)  skin color 
D)  None of these

Question 11

The term age norms is synonymous with

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A)  age-equivalent scores. 
B)  age-standard scores. 
C)  age-derived scores. 
D)  age-defying scores. 
A)  age-equivalent scores. 
B)  age-standard scores. 
C)  age-derived scores. 
D)  age-defying scores.

Question 12

Which of the following is always TRUE of a sample in the statistical sense?

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A)  It can never be greater in number than the population from which it is drawn. 
B)  It will have a standard deviation that approximates that of the population. 
C)  It is normally distributed. 
D)  It is normally distributed by a greeter at Sam's Club. 
A)  It can never be greater in number than the population from which it is drawn. 
B)  It will have a standard deviation that approximates that of the population. 
C)  It is normally distributed. 
D)  It is normally distributed by a greeter at Sam's Club.

Question 13

When "putting tests to the test" and researching the reliability of a particular instrument such as the Bricklin Perceptual Scales,test users will

Accepted Answer

A)  consult the test's manual and test reviews. 
B)  discover controversy as to how suitable a measure of reliability is. 
C)  learn of the need for multiple sources of data. 
D)  All of these 
A)  consult the test's manual and test reviews. 
B)  discover controversy as to how suitable a measure of reliability is. 
C)  learn of the need for multiple sources of data. 
D)  All of these

Question 14

Regarding norm-referenced and criterion-referenced testing

Accepted Answer

A)  norm-referenced testing is recommended. 
B)  criterion-referenced testing is recommended. 
C)  each can be appropriate depending on testing objectives. 
D)  the two approaches can always be used interchangeably. 
A)  norm-referenced testing is recommended. 
B)  criterion-referenced testing is recommended. 
C)  each can be appropriate depending on testing objectives. 
D)  the two approaches can always be used interchangeably.

Question 15

A norm-referenced test yields which type of information?

Accepted Answer

A)  information indicating that the examinee has the eye-hand coordination skills necessary to operate a particular piece of dangerous machinery 
B)  information indicating that the examinee scored above 90% of individuals who took the test 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  None of these 
A)  information indicating that the examinee has the eye-hand coordination skills necessary to operate a particular piece of dangerous machinery 
B)  information indicating that the examinee scored above 90% of individuals who took the test 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  None of these

Question 16

If a controversy exists over the definition of the trait being measured by a psychological test,questions will MOST likely be raised relative to

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A)  the reliability of the test. 
B)  the validity of the test. 
C)  the standardization of the test. 
D)  All of these 
A)  the reliability of the test. 
B)  the validity of the test. 
C)  the standardization of the test. 
D)  All of these

Question 17

Although some raise the question "Is this test fair?" the underlying and more pertinent question for debate is often,

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A)  "What do we, as a society, wish to accomplish by the use of this test?" 
B)  "What offensive cultural stereotypes are inherent in the use of this test?" 
C)  "Can school districts in impoverished areas afford to use this test?" 
D)  "Does this test discriminate any one or any group in a demonstrable way?" 
A)  "What do we, as a society, wish to accomplish by the use of this test?" 
B)  "What offensive cultural stereotypes are inherent in the use of this test?" 
C)  "Can school districts in impoverished areas afford to use this test?" 
D)  "Does this test discriminate any one or any group in a demonstrable way?"

Question 18

Norm-referenced testing and assessment is both a method of evaluation and a way of deriving meaning from tests scores.Individual testtaker scores are evaluated against

Accepted Answer

A)  the scores achieved by a matched group of testtakers on a comparable test. 
B)  the scores of a comparison group of testtakers. 
C)  scores from a demographically more diverse group of testtakers. 
D)  the scores achieved by a guy named Norm. 
A)  the scores achieved by a matched group of testtakers on a comparable test. 
B)  the scores of a comparison group of testtakers. 
C)  scores from a demographically more diverse group of testtakers. 
D)  the scores achieved by a guy named Norm.

Question 19

The manifestation of behavior associated with a particular psychological trait is to some extent dependent on

Accepted Answer

A)  the situation the person is in. 
B)  the financial pressures being exerted. 
C)  an individual's blood pressure at the time. 
D)  one's astrological sign. 
A)  the situation the person is in. 
B)  the financial pressures being exerted. 
C)  an individual's blood pressure at the time. 
D)  one's astrological sign.

Question 20

A correlation coefficient is equal to .30.Using the coefficient of determination,the variance accounted for by chance,error,and other unexplained factors is

Accepted Answer

A)  approximately 91%. 
B)  approximately 30%. 
C)  approximately 3%. 
D)  None of these 
A)  approximately 91%. 
B)  approximately 30%. 
C)  approximately 3%. 
D)  None of these

Test validity refers to how

Students may fantasize about a world without tests.But in reality,a world without tests would be more of a nightmare than a dream.This is so because

Traditionally,the term test standardization has been used interchangeably with the term

An assumption inherent in classical test theory (CTT)is that

In general,criterion-referenced testing

A trait is typically viewed as "relative." This means that inherent in its definition,a comparison is being made to:

Which statistic is used to calculate the exact degree of curvilinearity displayed in graphed correlation data?

Referring to a psychological trait as a construct means that it

According to your textbook,psychological traits

Which of the following is the BEST example of a psychological trait?

The term age norms is synonymous with

Which of the following is always TRUE of a sample in the statistical sense?

When "putting tests to the test" and researching the reliability of a particular instrument such as the Bricklin Perceptual Scales,test users will

Regarding norm-referenced and criterion-referenced testing

A norm-referenced test yields which type of information?

If a controversy exists over the definition of the trait being measured by a psychological test,questions will MOST likely be raised relative to

Although some raise the question "Is this test fair?" the underlying and more pertinent question for debate is often,

Norm-referenced testing and assessment is both a method of evaluation and a way of deriving meaning from tests scores.Individual testtaker scores are evaluated against

The manifestation of behavior associated with a particular psychological trait is to some extent dependent on

A correlation coefficient is equal to .30.Using the coefficient of determination,the variance accounted for by chance,error,and other unexplained factors is

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Exam 4: Of Tests and Testing

Test validity refers to how

Students may fantasize about a world without tests.But in reality,a world without tests would be more of a nightmare than a dream.This is so because

Traditionally,the term test standardization has been used interchangeably with the term

An assumption inherent in classical test theory (CTT)is that

In general,criterion-referenced testing

A trait is typically viewed as "relative." This means that inherent in its definition,a comparison is being made to:

Which statistic is used to calculate the exact degree of curvilinearity displayed in graphed correlation data?

Referring to a psychological trait as a construct means that it

According to your textbook,psychological traits

Which of the following is the BEST example of a psychological trait?

The term age norms is synonymous with

Which of the following is always TRUE of a sample in the statistical sense?

When "putting tests to the test" and researching the reliability of a particular instrument such as the Bricklin Perceptual Scales,test users will

Regarding norm-referenced and criterion-referenced testing

A norm-referenced test yields which type of information?

If a controversy exists over the definition of the trait being measured by a psychological test,questions will MOST likely be raised relative to

Although some raise the question "Is this test fair?" the underlying and more pertinent question for debate is often,

Norm-referenced testing and assessment is both a method of evaluation and a way of deriving meaning from tests scores.Individual testtaker scores are evaluated against

The manifestation of behavior associated with a particular psychological trait is to some extent dependent on

A correlation coefficient is equal to .30.Using the coefficient of determination,the variance accounted for by chance,error,and other unexplained factors is

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, cultural, and Legal Ethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

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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