Question 1

Classical Test Theory assumes

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A)  the length of a test has no bearing on its reliability. 
B)  measurement errors occur systematically. 
C)  it is not possible to estimate true scores. 
D)  the distribution of random errors is the same for every respondent. 
A)  the length of a test has no bearing on its reliability. 
B)  measurement errors occur systematically. 
C)  it is not possible to estimate true scores. 
D)  the distribution of random errors is the same for every respondent.

Question 2

The standard error of measurement allows us to

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A)  estimate the degree to which a test provides inaccurate readings. 
B)  have an acceptable margin of error. 
C)  determine the source of error. 
D)  avoid any measurement error. 
A)  estimate the degree to which a test provides inaccurate readings. 
B)  have an acceptable margin of error. 
C)  determine the source of error. 
D)  avoid any measurement error.

Question 3

Approximately what value must a reliability coefficient have for most purposes in basic research?

Accepted Answer

A)  .90 
B)  .50 
C)  .70 
D)  .30 
A)  .90 
B)  .50 
C)  .70 
D)  .30

Question 4

Standard errors of measurement are used to

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A)  determine whether an observed score is the "true" score. 
B)  determine the standard deviation of the scores. 
C)  calculate the exact true score. 
D)  create confidence intervals around specific observed test scores. 
A)  determine whether an observed score is the "true" score. 
B)  determine the standard deviation of the scores. 
C)  calculate the exact true score. 
D)  create confidence intervals around specific observed test scores.

Question 5

A split-half correlation,KR 20,and coefficient alpha are all used to evaluate

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A)  standard errors of measurement. 
B)  internal consistency. 
C)  variance. 
D)  validity. 
A)  standard errors of measurement. 
B)  internal consistency. 
C)  variance. 
D)  validity.

Question 6

The difference between David's two typing tests,one at the beginning of the semester and one at the end,reflects the fact that he typed quite a few term papers during the semester.This reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  attenuation. 
B)  random error. 
C)  practice effects. 
D)  domain sampling. 
A)  attenuation. 
B)  random error. 
C)  practice effects. 
D)  domain sampling.

Question 7

Difference scores are created by

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A)  subtracting one test score from another. 
B)  subtracting the true score from a predicted score. 
C)  eliminating error from true scores. 
D)  giving a test to two different individuals. 
A)  subtracting one test score from another. 
B)  subtracting the true score from a predicted score. 
C)  eliminating error from true scores. 
D)  giving a test to two different individuals.

Question 8

Federal government guidelines require that a test be

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A)  standardized for use among all U.S.sub-populations. 
B)  factor analyzed before it can be used to make employment decisions. 
C)  reliable before it can be used to make employment decisions. 
D)  reliable above the .90 level. 
A)  standardized for use among all U.S.sub-populations. 
B)  factor analyzed before it can be used to make employment decisions. 
C)  reliable before it can be used to make employment decisions. 
D)  reliable above the .90 level.

Question 9

Classical Test Theory assumes that

Accepted Answer

A)  errors are systematic. 
B)  errors are random. 
C)  true scores cannot be estimated. 
D)  the length of a test has no bearing on its reliability. 
A)  errors are systematic. 
B)  errors are random. 
C)  true scores cannot be estimated. 
D)  the length of a test has no bearing on its reliability.

Question 10

Items are probably measuring the same thing when the correlation between an item and the total score

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A)  is high. 
B)  is low. 
C)  approaches 0. 
D)  is negative. 
A)  is high. 
B)  is low. 
C)  approaches 0. 
D)  is negative.

Question 11

If you have three clocks in your house,and every clock is 10 minutes fast,this is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic error. 
B)  random error. 
C)  measurement error. 
D)  a rubber yardstick. 
A)  systematic error. 
B)  random error. 
C)  measurement error. 
D)  a rubber yardstick.

Question 12

Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages associated with behavioral observation techniques.Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral observation techniques have s

Question 13

What is the most useful indicator of reliability for the interpretation of individual scores?

Accepted Answer

A)  split-half variance 
B)  test-retest 
C)  item sampling 
D)  standard error of measurement 
A)  split-half variance 
B)  test-retest 
C)  item sampling 
D)  standard error of measurement

Question 14

What is Spearman known for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working out the basics of reliability theory 
B)  Developing the notion of sampling error 
C)  Creating methods for measuring error 
D)  Developing multivariate analysis 
A)  Working out the basics of reliability theory 
B)  Developing the notion of sampling error 
C)  Creating methods for measuring error 
D)  Developing multivariate analysis

Question 15

Dr.Smith is trying to determine the reliability of a new personality test.Two randomly parallel tests,A and B,have a correlation of .81.What is the estimated reliability of the new personality test?

Accepted Answer

A)  .81 
B)  -.9 
C)  .9 
D)  .81/t 
A)  .81 
B)  -.9 
C)  .9 
D)  .81/t

Question 16

Repeated use of the same test typically results in different scores.How does classical test theory account for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor test validity 
B)  systematic variability 
C)  random error 
D)  inattention 
A)  poor test validity 
B)  systematic variability 
C)  random error 
D)  inattention

Question 17

Which of the following is a source of measurement error?

Accepted Answer

A)  respondent sampling 
B)  scorer sampling 
C)  internal consistency 
D)  external consistency 
A)  respondent sampling 
B)  scorer sampling 
C)  internal consistency 
D)  external consistency

Question 18

Which of the following is used to estimate the number of items that should be added to a test to achieve a specified reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  KR 20 
B)  coefficient alpha 
C)  Spearman-Brown prophecy formula 
D)  split-half technique 
A)  KR 20 
B)  coefficient alpha 
C)  Spearman-Brown prophecy formula 
D)  split-half technique

Question 19

The formula used to estimate how long a test must be to achieve a desired level of reliability is

Accepted Answer

A)  kappa 
B)  prophecy 
C)  Spearman 
D)  Thorndike 
A)  kappa 
B)  prophecy 
C)  Spearman 
D)  Thorndike

Question 20

Jennifer read a report in which the agreement between raters of children's aggressive behavior was .50,indicating

Accepted Answer

A)  the raters agreed at chance levels. 
B)  agreement was poor. 
C)  agreement was excellent. 
D)  agreement was moderate. 
A)  the raters agreed at chance levels. 
B)  agreement was poor. 
C)  agreement was excellent. 
D)  agreement was moderate.

Classical Test Theory assumes

The standard error of measurement allows us to

Approximately what value must a reliability coefficient have for most purposes in basic research?

Standard errors of measurement are used to

A split-half correlation,KR 20,and coefficient alpha are all used to evaluate

The difference between David's two typing tests,one at the beginning of the semester and one at the end,reflects the fact that he typed quite a few term papers during the semester.This reflects

Difference scores are created by

Federal government guidelines require that a test be

Classical Test Theory assumes that

Items are probably measuring the same thing when the correlation between an item and the total score

If you have three clocks in your house,and every clock is 10 minutes fast,this is an example of

Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages associated with behavioral observation techniques.Provide examples.

What is the most useful indicator of reliability for the interpretation of individual scores?

What is Spearman known for?

Dr.Smith is trying to determine the reliability of a new personality test.Two randomly parallel tests,A and B,have a correlation of .81.What is the estimated reliability of the new personality test?

Repeated use of the same test typically results in different scores.How does classical test theory account for this?

Which of the following is a source of measurement error?

Which of the following is used to estimate the number of items that should be added to a test to achieve a specified reliability?

The formula used to estimate how long a test must be to achieve a desired level of reliability is

Jennifer read a report in which the agreement between raters of children's aggressive behavior was .50,indicating

Introduction

Norms and Basic Statistics for Testing

Correlation and Regression

Validity

Test Bias

Writing and Evaluating Test Items

Interviewing Techniques

Theories of Intelligence and the Binet Scales

The Wechsler Intelligence Scales: Wais-Iv, wisc-Iv, and Wppsi-III

Other Individual Tests of Ability in Education and Special Education

Standardized Tests in Education, civil Service, and the Military

Applications in Clinical and Counseling Settings

Projective Personality Tests

Computers and Basic Psychological Science in Testing

Testing in Counseling Psychology

Testing in Health Psychology and Health Care

Testing in Industrial and Business Settings

Ethics and the Future of Psychological Testing

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Exam 4: Reliability

Classical Test Theory assumes

The standard error of measurement allows us to

Approximately what value must a reliability coefficient have for most purposes in basic research?

Standard errors of measurement are used to

A split-half correlation,KR 20,and coefficient alpha are all used to evaluate

The difference between David's two typing tests,one at the beginning of the semester and one at the end,reflects the fact that he typed quite a few term papers during the semester.This reflects

Difference scores are created by

Federal government guidelines require that a test be

Classical Test Theory assumes that

Items are probably measuring the same thing when the correlation between an item and the total score

If you have three clocks in your house,and every clock is 10 minutes fast,this is an example of

Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages associated with behavioral observation techniques.Provide examples.

What is the most useful indicator of reliability for the interpretation of individual scores?

What is Spearman known for?

Dr.Smith is trying to determine the reliability of a new personality test.Two randomly parallel tests,A and B,have a correlation of .81.What is the estimated reliability of the new personality test?

Repeated use of the same test typically results in different scores.How does classical test theory account for this?

Which of the following is a source of measurement error?

Which of the following is used to estimate the number of items that should be added to a test to achieve a specified reliability?

The formula used to estimate how long a test must be to achieve a desired level of reliability is

Jennifer read a report in which the agreement between raters of children's aggressive behavior was .50,indicating

Introduction

Norms and Basic Statistics for Testing

Correlation and Regression

Validity

Test Bias

Writing and Evaluating Test Items

Interviewing Techniques

Theories of Intelligence and the Binet Scales

The Wechsler Intelligence Scales: Wais-Iv, wisc-Iv, and Wppsi-III

Other Individual Tests of Ability in Education and Special Education

Standardized Tests in Education, civil Service, and the Military

Applications in Clinical and Counseling Settings

Projective Personality Tests

Computers and Basic Psychological Science in Testing

Testing in Counseling Psychology

Testing in Health Psychology and Health Care

Testing in Industrial and Business Settings

Ethics and the Future of Psychological Testing

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