Question 1

The validity of a test should be determined by how consistent the results are over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How would the use of standard error of measurement help in making educational decisions for students?

Accepted Answer

Standard Error of Measurement (SEM)is fo

Question 3

The type of reliability that looks at internal consistency by using odd and even numbered items to compare performance is called:

Accepted Answer

A) the odd-even comparison method 
B) split-half reliability 
C) odd-even halves 
D) difficult 
A) the odd-even comparison method 
B) split-half reliability 
C) odd-even halves 
D) difficult

Question 4

When analyzing the correlation illustrated on a scattergram,the closer the approximation of a straight line,the nearer the correlation is to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) +1.00 
B) 0 
C) +.50 
D) -.50 
A) +1.00 
B) 0 
C) +.50 
D) -.50

Question 5

When a teacher gives a test to students on one occasion,repeats the exam on the same students at a later date,and then correlates the scores,the teacher is demonstrating interest in determining which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) split-half reliability 
B) face validity 
C) construct validity 
D) test-retest reliability 
A) split-half reliability 
B) face validity 
C) construct validity 
D) test-retest reliability

Question 6

A correlation of +.88 represents a strong negative correlation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which type of reliability study may yield a lower coefficient,before correction,due to the reduced number of items?

Accepted Answer

A) split-half reliability 
B) interrater reliability 
C) coefficient alpha 
D) Kuder-Richardson-20 
A) split-half reliability 
B) interrater reliability 
C) coefficient alpha 
D) Kuder-Richardson-20

The validity of a test should be determined by how consistent the results are over time.

How would the use of standard error of measurement help in making educational decisions for students?

The type of reliability that looks at internal consistency by using odd and even numbered items to compare performance is called:

When analyzing the correlation illustrated on a scattergram,the closer the approximation of a straight line,the nearer the correlation is to which of the following?

When a teacher gives a test to students on one occasion,repeats the exam on the same students at a later date,and then correlates the scores,the teacher is demonstrating interest in determining which of the following?

A correlation of +.88 represents a strong negative correlation.

Which type of reliability study may yield a lower coefficient,before correction,due to the reduced number of items?

An Introduction

Laws, Ethics, and Issues

Descriptive Statistics

An Introduction to Norm-Referenced Assessment

Curriculum-Based Assessment and Other Informal Measures

Response to Intervention

Academic Assessment

Assessment of Behavior

Measurement of Intelligence and Adaptive Behavior

Special Considerations of Assessment in Early Childhood

Special Considerations of Assessment in Transition

Interpreting Assessment for Educational Intervention

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Exam 4: Reliability and Validity

The validity of a test should be determined by how consistent the results are over time.

How would the use of standard error of measurement help in making educational decisions for students?

The type of reliability that looks at internal consistency by using odd and even numbered items to compare performance is called:

When analyzing the correlation illustrated on a scattergram,the closer the approximation of a straight line,the nearer the correlation is to which of the following?

When a teacher gives a test to students on one occasion,repeats the exam on the same students at a later date,and then correlates the scores,the teacher is demonstrating interest in determining which of the following?

A correlation of +.88 represents a strong negative correlation.

Which type of reliability study may yield a lower coefficient,before correction,due to the reduced number of items?

An Introduction

Laws, Ethics, and Issues

Descriptive Statistics

An Introduction to Norm-Referenced Assessment

Curriculum-Based Assessment and Other Informal Measures

Response to Intervention

Academic Assessment

Assessment of Behavior

Measurement of Intelligence and Adaptive Behavior

Special Considerations of Assessment in Early Childhood

Special Considerations of Assessment in Transition

Interpreting Assessment for Educational Intervention

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