Question 1

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 A

Question 2

When an instrument can predict performance on some other variable, it is considered to have

Accepted Answer

A)  content validity 
B)  construct validity 
C)  predicative validity 
D)  criterion-related validity 
A)  content validity 
B)  construct validity 
C)  predicative validity 
D)  criterion-related validity C

Question 3

Comparing the scores of a new assessment instrument with the scores of an older test may help to establish which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  content validity 
B)  internal reliability 
C)  alternative forms of validity 
D)  coefficient alpha 
A)  content validity 
B)  internal reliability 
C)  alternative forms of validity 
D)  coefficient alpha A

Question 4

Some of the variables of content validity that may influence the manner in which results are obtained and can contribute to bias in testing include presentation format and response mode

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following may be determined by analyzing the relationship between two sets of scores?

Accepted Answer

A)  standard error 
B)  reliability 
C)  deviation 
D)  percentiles 
A)  standard error 
B)  reliability 
C)  deviation 
D)  percentiles

Question 6

Identify and define at least two ways to determine internal reliability.

Accepted Answer

The consistency of items on an instrumen

Question 7

Reliability coefficients are expressed:

Accepted Answer

A)  between +.5 and -.5 
B)  between + 1 and 0 
C)  between -1 and 0. 
D)  between -1 and +1. 
A)  between +.5 and -.5 
B)  between + 1 and 0 
C)  between -1 and 0. 
D)  between -1 and +1.

Question 8

The term used to ensure that a psychological trait, personality trait, psychological concept, attribute or theoretical characteristic is measured by an instrument.

Accepted Answer

A)  construct validity 
B)  determined by the purpose of the assessment 
C)  determined by the examiner according to the criterion 
D)  test-retest reliability 
A)  construct validity 
B)  determined by the purpose of the assessment 
C)  determined by the examiner according to the criterion 
D)  test-retest reliability

Question 9

Select the strongest relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  -.59 
B)  -.47 
C)  +.28 
D)  +.57 
A)  -.59 
B)  -.47 
C)  +.28 
D)  +.57

Question 10

Which of the following is not used to measure internal consistency?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Discuss the reasons why an educator may select a particular test for young children and a different test with older children even though both tests were designed to be used with both age groups.

Accepted Answer

Young students vary significantly in wha

Question 12

Many colleges use the SAT as an entrance requirement for college. Why? What type of validity does the SAT purport to have?

Accepted Answer

The SAT is a measure of predictive valid

Question 13

What are the three types of reliability? What are the optimal reliability scores?

Accepted Answer

The three types of reliability

Question 14

Generally, when tests measure constructs that are affected by developmental changes, the reliability may not be as good for very young ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following refers to the consistency of scores on a specific instrument across time or across items?

Accepted Answer

A)  test variability 
B)  test validity 
C)  test error 
D)  test reliability 
A)  test variability 
B)  test validity 
C)  test error 
D)  test reliability

Question 16

Practice effects may be a problem when studying the results of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  split-half reliability 
B)  content validity 
C)  test-retest reliability 
D)  internal consistency 
A)  split-half reliability 
B)  content validity 
C)  test-retest reliability 
D)  internal consistency

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Compare and contrast reliability and validity.

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary, but should min

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true concerning the relationship between reliability and standard error of measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  In general, the higher the reliability, the higher the standard error of measurement. 
B)  In general, the higher the reliability, the lower the standard error of measurement. 
C)  There is no way to determine a consistent relationship between the two, most of the time. 
D)  There is a positive correlation between the standard deviation and the standard error of measurement as well as reliability. 
A)  In general, the higher the reliability, the higher the standard error of measurement. 
B)  In general, the higher the reliability, the lower the standard error of measurement. 
C)  There is no way to determine a consistent relationship between the two, most of the time. 
D)  There is a positive correlation between the standard deviation and the standard error of measurement as well as reliability.

Question 20

When a preschool test is needed to determine how students will perform in reading, it is important that the test have good predictive reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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 an instrument can predict performance on some other variable, it is considered to have

Comparing the scores of a new assessment instrument with the scores of an older test may help to establish which of the following?

Some of the variables of content validity that may influence the manner in which results are obtained and can contribute to bias in testing include presentation format and response mode

Which of the following may be determined by analyzing the relationship between two sets of scores?

Identify and define at least two ways to determine internal reliability.

Reliability coefficients are expressed:

The term used to ensure that a psychological trait, personality trait, psychological concept, attribute or theoretical characteristic is measured by an instrument.

Select the strongest relationship.

Which of the following is not used to measure internal consistency?

Discuss the reasons why an educator may select a particular test for young children and a different test with older children even though both tests were designed to be used with both age groups.

Many colleges use the SAT as an entrance requirement for college. Why? What type of validity does the SAT purport to have?

What are the three types of reliability? What are the optimal reliability scores?

Generally, when tests measure constructs that are affected by developmental changes, the reliability may not be as good for very young ages.

Which of the following refers to the consistency of scores on a specific instrument across time or across items?

Practice effects may be a problem when studying the results of which of the following?

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

Compare and contrast reliability and validity.

Which of the following statements is true concerning the relationship between reliability and standard error of measurement?

When a preschool test is needed to determine how students will perform in reading, it is important that the test have good predictive reliability.

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

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 an instrument can predict performance on some other variable, it is considered to have

Comparing the scores of a new assessment instrument with the scores of an older test may help to establish which of the following?

Some of the variables of content validity that may influence the manner in which results are obtained and can contribute to bias in testing include presentation format and response mode

Which of the following may be determined by analyzing the relationship between two sets of scores?

Identify and define at least two ways to determine internal reliability.

Reliability coefficients are expressed:

The term used to ensure that a psychological trait, personality trait, psychological concept, attribute or theoretical characteristic is measured by an instrument.

Select the strongest relationship.

Which of the following is not used to measure internal consistency?

Discuss the reasons why an educator may select a particular test for young children and a different test with older children even though both tests were designed to be used with both age groups.

Many colleges use the SAT as an entrance requirement for college. Why? What type of validity does the SAT purport to have?

What are the three types of reliability? What are the optimal reliability scores?

Generally, when tests measure constructs that are affected by developmental changes, the reliability may not be as good for very young ages.

Which of the following refers to the consistency of scores on a specific instrument across time or across items?

Practice effects may be a problem when studying the results of which of the following?

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

Compare and contrast reliability and validity.

Which of the following statements is true concerning the relationship between reliability and standard error of measurement?

When a preschool test is needed to determine how students will perform in reading, it is important that the test have good predictive reliability.

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

Filters