Question 1

Unlike norm-referenced interpretation,criterion-referenced interpretation

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A)  requires that the test-taker's score be compared with a matched sample. 
B)  describes test performance in terms of a test-taker's relative standing in a group. 
C)  relies on percentile as opposed to grade or age norms. 
D)  describes a test-taker's performance in terms of predetermined standards. 
A)  requires that the test-taker's score be compared with a matched sample. 
B)  describes test performance in terms of a test-taker's relative standing in a group. 
C)  relies on percentile as opposed to grade or age norms. 
D)  describes a test-taker's performance in terms of predetermined standards.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about error in psychological measurement?

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A)  As with other fields, error is synonymous with "mistake." 
B)  Error only refers to deliberate misrepresentation of results rather than carelessness 
C)  Error is an expected component of measurement. 
D)  Error can be eliminated only by care and vigilance 
A)  As with other fields, error is synonymous with "mistake." 
B)  Error only refers to deliberate misrepresentation of results rather than carelessness 
C)  Error is an expected component of measurement. 
D)  Error can be eliminated only by care and vigilance

Question 3

"What's a good test?" In part,a good test is one that

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A)  trained examiners can administer with a minimum of difficulty. 
B)  is useful in the sense that it yields actionable results. 
C)  will ultimately benefit individual testtakers or society as a whole 
D)  All of these 
A)  trained examiners can administer with a minimum of difficulty. 
B)  is useful in the sense that it yields actionable results. 
C)  will ultimately benefit individual testtakers or society as a whole 
D)  All of these

Question 4

A raw score of 0 on a test suggests to the test user that the testtaker

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A)  did not possess any of the construct/ability being assessed by the test. 
B)  did not understand the instructions. 
C)  was not physically capable of responding appropriately. 
D)  All of these 
A)  did not possess any of the construct/ability being assessed by the test. 
B)  did not understand the instructions. 
C)  was not physically capable of responding appropriately. 
D)  All of these

Question 5

When "putting a test to the test" and attempting to evaluate the suitability of a particular tool of measurement for a particular purpose,a test user would be well advised to consult

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A)  published sources such as test manuals and test reviews. 
B)  unpublished sources such as colleagues who have had experience with it 
C)  the test publisher through an e-mail or phone call. 
D)  All of these 
A)  published sources such as test manuals and test reviews. 
B)  unpublished sources such as colleagues who have had experience with it 
C)  the test publisher through an e-mail or phone call. 
D)  All of these

Question 6

National anchor norms provide

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A)  a way to determine precisely how much a score achieved on one nationally administered test is equal to another. 
B)  an indication of the equivalency of scores on various tests that are administered nationally. 
C)  useful grade-equivalent information for adult test-takers sitting for nationally administered examinations. 
D)  a way for the U.S. Navy to equate seamanship scores achieved by Marines to that of Navy SEALS. 
A)  a way to determine precisely how much a score achieved on one nationally administered test is equal to another. 
B)  an indication of the equivalency of scores on various tests that are administered nationally. 
C)  useful grade-equivalent information for adult test-takers sitting for nationally administered examinations. 
D)  a way for the U.S. Navy to equate seamanship scores achieved by Marines to that of Navy SEALS.

Question 7

An assumption in psychological testing and assessment is that psychological traits can be measured.For this to be true,

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A)  the reference group used must be people who exhibit and do not exhibit the trait. 
B)  the test must take into account changes in the trait that can occur over time. 
C)  test developers must clearly define the trait constructs the test purports to measure. 
D)  All of these 
A)  the reference group used must be people who exhibit and do not exhibit the trait. 
B)  the test must take into account changes in the trait that can occur over time. 
C)  test developers must clearly define the trait constructs the test purports to measure. 
D)  All of these

Question 8

The definition of a norm-referenced test as compared to a criterion-referenced test differs primarily with respect to

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A)  the error thought to be present in measurement. 
B)  whether or not the test is theory-based. 
C)  the score to which testtakers are compared. 
D)  the reliability of the test in question. 
A)  the error thought to be present in measurement. 
B)  whether or not the test is theory-based. 
C)  the score to which testtakers are compared. 
D)  the reliability of the test in question.

Question 9

It is the graphed representation of an extremely atypical score that can sometimes provide a hint regarding some deficiency in the testing or scoring procedures.It's

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A)  a nonlinear plot point. 
B)  a standard error. 
C)  an outlier. 
D)  an error. 
A)  a nonlinear plot point. 
B)  a standard error. 
C)  an outlier. 
D)  an error.

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE of norms?

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A)  Norms may be thought of as expressed as normalized raw scores. 
B)  Norms may be expressed as percentiles, age norms, or grade norms. 
C)  Norms should not be expressed as percentiles. 
D)  Norms are ideally expressed as age norms. 
A)  Norms may be thought of as expressed as normalized raw scores. 
B)  Norms may be expressed as percentiles, age norms, or grade norms. 
C)  Norms should not be expressed as percentiles. 
D)  Norms are ideally expressed as age norms.

Question 11

It's a group of people whose performance on a particular test is analyzed for reference in evaluating the performance of future testtakers.This group is called

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A)  a normative sample. 
B)  a test validation group. 
C)  a stratified random sample. 
D)  a "back to the future" group. 
A)  a normative sample. 
B)  a test validation group. 
C)  a stratified random sample. 
D)  a "back to the future" group.

Question 12

Assuming the Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS)is a valid measure,how would you expect someone who goes parachuting once a month to score on the SSS?

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A)  average 
B)  above average 
C)  below average 
D)  impossible to say 
A)  average 
B)  above average 
C)  below average 
D)  impossible to say

Question 13

A third-grade student who earned a grade-equivalent score of 5.0 a standardized test of mathematics

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A)  has the same mathematics ability as the average fifth-grade student in that same school. 
B)  should not be enrolled in a fifth-grade math class. 
C)  performed similarly to a hypothetical fifth-grade student. 
D)  will most probably earn a grade of A in the course. 
A)  has the same mathematics ability as the average fifth-grade student in that same school. 
B)  should not be enrolled in a fifth-grade math class. 
C)  performed similarly to a hypothetical fifth-grade student. 
D)  will most probably earn a grade of A in the course.

Question 14

Subgroup norms can best be described as a normative sample

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A)  that has been segmented in some way. 
B)  that is not representative of the population sampled. 
C)  with scores below the 60th percentile on a test. 
D)  for which test administration conditions were not optimal. 
A)  that has been segmented in some way. 
B)  that is not representative of the population sampled. 
C)  with scores below the 60th percentile on a test. 
D)  for which test administration conditions were not optimal.

Question 15

The terms percentile and percentage correct

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A)  are, for all intents and purposes, synonymous. 
B)  have in common that neither is a converted raw score. 
C)  both entail calculation by multiplying by 100 and dividing by the number of items. 
D)  None of these 
A)  are, for all intents and purposes, synonymous. 
B)  have in common that neither is a converted raw score. 
C)  both entail calculation by multiplying by 100 and dividing by the number of items. 
D)  None of these

Question 16

In a norm-referenced approach to testing,a testtaker's scores are compared with

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A)  the scores of other individuals who were administered the test. 
B)  a standard of excellence determined by experts in the area. 
C)  a criterion decided upon by the test developer. 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  the scores of other individuals who were administered the test. 
B)  a standard of excellence determined by experts in the area. 
C)  a criterion decided upon by the test developer. 
D)  Both a and c

Unlike norm-referenced interpretation,criterion-referenced interpretation

Which of the following is TRUE about error in psychological measurement?

"What's a good test?" In part,a good test is one that

A raw score of 0 on a test suggests to the test user that the testtaker

When "putting a test to the test" and attempting to evaluate the suitability of a particular tool of measurement for a particular purpose,a test user would be well advised to consult

National anchor norms provide

An assumption in psychological testing and assessment is that psychological traits can be measured.For this to be true,

The definition of a norm-referenced test as compared to a criterion-referenced test differs primarily with respect to

It is the graphed representation of an extremely atypical score that can sometimes provide a hint regarding some deficiency in the testing or scoring procedures.It's

Which of the following is TRUE of norms?

It's a group of people whose performance on a particular test is analyzed for reference in evaluating the performance of future testtakers.This group is called

Assuming the Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS)is a valid measure,how would you expect someone who goes parachuting once a month to score on the SSS?

A third-grade student who earned a grade-equivalent score of 5.0 a standardized test of mathematics

Subgroup norms can best be described as a normative sample

The terms percentile and percentage correct

In a norm-referenced approach to testing,a testtaker's scores are compared with

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Exam 4: Of Tests and Testing

Unlike norm-referenced interpretation,criterion-referenced interpretation

Which of the following is TRUE about error in psychological measurement?

"What's a good test?" In part,a good test is one that

A raw score of 0 on a test suggests to the test user that the testtaker

When "putting a test to the test" and attempting to evaluate the suitability of a particular tool of measurement for a particular purpose,a test user would be well advised to consult

National anchor norms provide

An assumption in psychological testing and assessment is that psychological traits can be measured.For this to be true,

The definition of a norm-referenced test as compared to a criterion-referenced test differs primarily with respect to

It is the graphed representation of an extremely atypical score that can sometimes provide a hint regarding some deficiency in the testing or scoring procedures.It's

Which of the following is TRUE of norms?

It's a group of people whose performance on a particular test is analyzed for reference in evaluating the performance of future testtakers.This group is called

Assuming the Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS)is a valid measure,how would you expect someone who goes parachuting once a month to score on the SSS?

A third-grade student who earned a grade-equivalent score of 5.0 a standardized test of mathematics

Subgroup norms can best be described as a normative sample

The terms percentile and percentage correct

In a norm-referenced approach to testing,a testtaker's scores are compared with

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, cultural, and Legal Ethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

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Personality Assessment: An Overview

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Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment, Careers, and Business References

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