Question 1

Match the following types of validity with their corresponding definition:
-Content Validity

Accepted Answer

A) Measures the appearance of the test, does the test look reasonable and does the survey make logical sense? 
B) Measures one topic in two different ways. 
C) Measures a concept that is not actually observable, established by exploring relationships with similar measures, and comparing scores among defined groups. 
D) How well the test measures the specific items that it is intended to measure.

Question 2

As research study inclusion becomes more ____________, the results become less ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As research study inclusion becomes more ____________,...

Question 3

The threat to internal validity that occurs when participating individuals have improved performance due to the knowledge that they are being watched is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Maturation 
B)  History 
C)  Regression 
D)  Hawthorne Effect

Question 4

Match the following types of validity with their corresponding definition:
-Criterion-related Validity

Accepted Answer

A) Measures the appearance of the test, does the test look reasonable and does the survey make logical sense? 
B) Measures one topic in two different ways. 
C) Measures a concept that is not actually observable, established by exploring relationships with similar measures, and comparing scores among defined groups. 
D) How well the test measures the specific items that it is intended to measure.

Question 5

The gold standard of research designs are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate sample sizes 
B)  Randomized controlled trials 
C)  Free of known bias 
D)  Adequate pilot testing

Question 6

___________ variables are fixed and not manipulated, whereas ___________ variables are those that researchers manipulate and control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ variables are fixed and not manipulated,...

Question 7

Which of the following formulas do researchers use to calculate inter rater reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Number of occurrences/number of opportunities for occurrence x 100 
B)  Number of opportunities for occurrence / number of occurrences x 100 
C)  Number of occurrences x number of opportunities for occurrences / 100 
D)  Number of occurrences / 100 x number of opportunities for occurrence

Question 8

If the results of a test are the same each time it is on the same individual over a period of time, the test is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Valid 
B)  True 
C)  Reliable 
D)  Stable

Question 9

A measurement of internal consistency that allows researchers to determine how well different items measure different aspects of the same topic is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Observational reliability 
B)  Test-retest method 
C)  Cronbach's Alpha 
D)  Checklists

Question 10

Systematic Errors occur by chance and are inconsistent across respondents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Those things that confuse test and survey results and research findings serve as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Threat to external validity 
B)  Threat to internal validity 
C)  Threat to external reliability 
D)  Threat to internal reliability

Question 12

When scoring of a test no matter who is doing it, it is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal validity 
B)  Scoring consistency 
C)  Observational Data 
D)  Inter-observational reliability

Question 13

One strategy that can be used to decrease the likelihood of random errors is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Collect data from a similar set of individuals 
B)  Collect data from a smaller sample size 
C)  Collect data from a larger sample size 
D)  It's impossible to reduce the chance of random error.

Exam 5: Reliability and Validity

Match the following types of validity with their corresponding definition: -Content Validity

As research study inclusion becomes more , the results become less __.