Question 1

If a test produces scores with a mean of 48 and a standard deviation of 6,what is the range of the majority of scores?

Accepted Answer

A)  42,48
B)  42,54
C)  45,51
D)  48,54 B

Question 2

Which group of statistics describes the average scores in a set of scores?

Accepted Answer

A)  distributions
B)  measures of central tendency
C)  measures of variability B

Question 3

Have students practice calculating the mean and the range (or the standard deviation)for sample sets of scores from class tests.

Accepted Answer

Sure! Having students practice calculating the mean and the range (or the standard deviation) for sample sets of scores from class tests is a great way to reinforce their understanding of these statistical concepts. By working with real data from their own class, students can see the practical application of these calculations and gain a better understanding of how they are used to analyze and interpret data. This hands-on approach can also help students develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as they work through the process of calculating these statistics and interpreting the results. Additionally, it can provide valuable insight into the overall performance of the class and identify any areas where additional support or instruction may be needed. Overall, this activity can be a valuable tool for reinforcing statistical concepts and helping students develop a deeper understanding of data analysis.

Question 4

Which statistic describes central tendency?

Accepted Answer

A)  mean
B)  standard deviation
C)  standard error of measurement
D)  range

Question 5

Which type of validity refers to the first impression of a test?

Accepted Answer

A)  construct
B)  content
C)  face
D)  predictive

Question 6

Can a test be reliable without being valid? Can a test be valid without being reliable?
Provide an example to explain your answers.

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Question 7

In order for a test to be ______it must first be ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  norm-referenced,reliable
B)  norm-referenced,valid
C)  reliable,valid
D)  valid,reliable

Question 8

If a student receives an IQ score of 77 and the test has a standard error of measurement of 5,what is the appropriate interpretation of a score of 77 using the concept of the confidence band?

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Question 9

What are test norms,how are they developed,and what are the various types of available norms?

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Question 10

Norm-referenced and criterion-referenced testing represent fundamentally different
ways of measuring student performance.Define norm-referenced and criterion-referenced testing and describe three advantages and disadvantages of each?

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ways...

Question 11

Define the terms mean and standard deviation,describe the relationship between them,and explain why many experts suggest they are the two most important basic statistics.

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Question 12

Which type of validity refers to how well a test covers the domain measured by the test?

Accepted Answer

A)  concurrent
B)  construct
C)  content
D)  face

Question 13

Which of the following terms describes a distribution of test scores that clusters or bunches up at the high end?

Accepted Answer

A)  negative skew
B)  normal distribution
C)  positive skew

Question 14

Summarize the different types of reliability and interpret the meaning of the following reliability coefficients: r = .90,r = .95,r = .75.

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Question 15

Which word is closest in meaning to the term validity?

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy
B)  consistency
C)  effectiveness

Question 16

Summarize the different types of validity and explain why content validity is the most important technical characteristic of tests.

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Question 17

Which of the following describes cash validity?

Accepted Answer

A)  how well a test sells
B)  the cost of buying a test
C)  the cost of publishing a test

Question 18

Which type of validity relies heavily on expert opinion from professionals including teachers,curriculum experts,and test development specialists?

Accepted Answer

A)  concurrent
B)  construct
C)  content
D)  face

Question 19

With norm-referenced assessment the scores of individual students are related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a specific functional level or standard
B)  relatively small,discrete units of instruction
C)  scores of the students in the comparison group

Question 20

Which statistic expresses the average score in a set of scores?

Accepted Answer

A)  mean
B)  standard deviation
C)  standard error of measurement

Exam 3: Practical Measurement Concepts