Question 1

In order to determine the unidimensionality of a test,you can use

Accepted Answer

A)  factor analysis. 
B)  split half reliability. 
C)  parallel forms assessment. 
D)  the Spearman-Brown prophecy formula. 
A)  factor analysis. 
B)  split half reliability. 
C)  parallel forms assessment. 
D)  the Spearman-Brown prophecy formula.

Question 2

How does the domain sampling model conceptualize reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  The absolute value of the difference between the standard error of measurement and the variance 
B)  The ratio of variance of the observed scores on the short version of a test and the variance of the long-run true scores 
C)  The sum of squares of the difference between the observed and true scores 
D)  The ratio of the number of sample items to the number of domain items,multiplied by the mean of the sample distribution 
A)  The absolute value of the difference between the standard error of measurement and the variance 
B)  The ratio of variance of the observed scores on the short version of a test and the variance of the long-run true scores 
C)  The sum of squares of the difference between the observed and true scores 
D)  The ratio of the number of sample items to the number of domain items,multiplied by the mean of the sample distribution

Question 3

We can get an idea of how much measurement error is present in a score through the

Accepted Answer

A)  true score. 
B)  observed score. 
C)  standard error of the mean. 
D)  standard error of measurement. 
A)  true score. 
B)  observed score. 
C)  standard error of the mean. 
D)  standard error of measurement.

Question 4

According to classical test theory,errors of measurement are

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A)  always overestimates of true score. 
B)  always underestimates of true score. 
C)  random. 
D)  constant. 
A)  always overestimates of true score. 
B)  always underestimates of true score. 
C)  random. 
D)  constant.

Question 5

Sources of error associated with time sampling are measured using

Accepted Answer

A)  the test-retest method. 
B)  the split half method. 
C)  KR 20. 
D)  the alpha method. 
A)  the test-retest method. 
B)  the split half method. 
C)  KR 20. 
D)  the alpha method.

Question 6

Test constructors can improve test reliability by

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A)  increasing the number of items. 
B)  decreasing the number of items. 
C)  retaining items that have the most face validity. 
D)  reducing the item to total correlation. 
A)  increasing the number of items. 
B)  decreasing the number of items. 
C)  retaining items that have the most face validity. 
D)  reducing the item to total correlation.

Question 7

The method for estimating the internal consistency of a test that simultaneously considers all possible ways of splitting the items is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Spearman Brown formula. 
B)  Kuder-Richardson formula. 
C)  Cronbach's alpha. 
D)  the odd-even method. 
A)  Spearman Brown formula. 
B)  Kuder-Richardson formula. 
C)  Cronbach's alpha. 
D)  the odd-even method.

Question 8

What is the impact of carryover effects on test-retest reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Test-retest reliability is not influenced by carryover effects. 
B)  Carryover effects result in an overestimation of reliability. 
C)  Carryover effects result in an underestimation of reliability. 
D)  Test-retest reliability increases carryover effects. 
A)  Test-retest reliability is not influenced by carryover effects. 
B)  Carryover effects result in an overestimation of reliability. 
C)  Carryover effects result in an underestimation of reliability. 
D)  Test-retest reliability increases carryover effects.

Question 9

Classical Test Theory is based on certain assumptions.Discuss these basic assumptions and the theory behind them,and then address the challenges to any of these assumptions.

Accepted Answer

Classical Test Theory (CTT) is based on

Question 10

When talking about errors in terms of psychological testing,we are referring to the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A)  someone got an answer incorrect. 
B)  there is always some inaccuracy in the measurement. 
C)  the test was inappropriate for that particular group. 
D)  the score is too subjective to be accurate. 
A)  someone got an answer incorrect. 
B)  there is always some inaccuracy in the measurement. 
C)  the test was inappropriate for that particular group. 
D)  the score is too subjective to be accurate.

Question 11

The Spearman Brown formula corrects for deflated reliability due to

Accepted Answer

A)  half-length tests. 
B)  small sample size. 
C)  systematic error. 
D)  poor test item construction. 
A)  half-length tests. 
B)  small sample size. 
C)  systematic error. 
D)  poor test item construction.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the parallel forms method?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the most often used method for estimating reliability. 
B)  It provides one of the most rigorous methods for estimating reliability. 
C)  It is largely ineffective with psychological tests. 
D)  Sophisticated computer programs have made it unnecessary. 
A)  It is the most often used method for estimating reliability. 
B)  It provides one of the most rigorous methods for estimating reliability. 
C)  It is largely ineffective with psychological tests. 
D)  Sophisticated computer programs have made it unnecessary.

Question 13

What is Cronbach known for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing measures to evaluate sources of error 
B)  Creating the basics of multivariate analysis 
C)  Developed the basics of contemporary measurement theory 
D)  Distinguished between objective and subjective measures 
A)  Developing measures to evaluate sources of error 
B)  Creating the basics of multivariate analysis 
C)  Developed the basics of contemporary measurement theory 
D)  Distinguished between objective and subjective measures

Question 14

If we repeatedly administered the same test to the same individual,the standard deviation of the person's score would be the

Accepted Answer

A)  standard error of the mean. 
B)  variance. 
C)  reliability of the test. 
D)  standard error of measurement. 
A)  standard error of the mean. 
B)  variance. 
C)  reliability of the test. 
D)  standard error of measurement.

Question 15

As opposed to reliability based on the classical test theory,____ focuses on the range of item difficulty that is useful in assessing an individual's ability.

Accepted Answer

A)  domain sampling 
B)  internal consistency 
C)  coefficient alpha 
D)  item response theory 
A)  domain sampling 
B)  internal consistency 
C)  coefficient alpha 
D)  item response theory

Question 16

The problems created by using a limited number of items to represent a larger and more complicated construct are explicitly considered in the ____ model.

Accepted Answer

A)  multivariate 
B)  random sampling 
C)  domain sampling 
D)  standard error of measurement 
A)  multivariate 
B)  random sampling 
C)  domain sampling 
D)  standard error of measurement

Question 17

Which of the following is a problem in evaluating the agreement between observers in behavioral studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The observers are usually not trained. 
B)  The behaviors being studied are usually not directly observable. 
C)  There will always be some agreement by chance. 
D)  There is no method for evaluating the agreement between observers. 
A)  The observers are usually not trained. 
B)  The behaviors being studied are usually not directly observable. 
C)  There will always be some agreement by chance. 
D)  There is no method for evaluating the agreement between observers.

Question 18

Theoretically,if Susie repeatedly took the 6th grade achievement test,you would be able to find her true score by finding the ____ of the distribution of her scores.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Professor Pine constructed five different short history tests by randomly drawing questions from the huge pool of all possible questions about the current material.He has created

Accepted Answer

A)  randomly parallel tests. 
B)  a large sample size. 
C)  systematic errors. 
D)  attenuation effects. 
A)  randomly parallel tests. 
B)  a large sample size. 
C)  systematic errors. 
D)  attenuation effects.

Question 20

Tests will be most reliable if they are

Accepted Answer

A)  multidimensional. 
B)  unidimensional. 
C)  brief. 
D)  criterion-referenced. 
A)  multidimensional. 
B)  unidimensional. 
C)  brief. 
D)  criterion-referenced.

In order to determine the unidimensionality of a test,you can use

How does the domain sampling model conceptualize reliability?

We can get an idea of how much measurement error is present in a score through the

According to classical test theory,errors of measurement are

Sources of error associated with time sampling are measured using

Test constructors can improve test reliability by

The method for estimating the internal consistency of a test that simultaneously considers all possible ways of splitting the items is the

What is the impact of carryover effects on test-retest reliability?

Classical Test Theory is based on certain assumptions.Discuss these basic assumptions and the theory behind them,and then address the challenges to any of these assumptions.

When talking about errors in terms of psychological testing,we are referring to the fact that:

The Spearman Brown formula corrects for deflated reliability due to

Which of the following is true of the parallel forms method?

What is Cronbach known for?

If we repeatedly administered the same test to the same individual,the standard deviation of the person's score would be the

As opposed to reliability based on the classical test theory,____ focuses on the range of item difficulty that is useful in assessing an individual's ability.

The problems created by using a limited number of items to represent a larger and more complicated construct are explicitly considered in the ____ model.

Which of the following is a problem in evaluating the agreement between observers in behavioral studies?

Theoretically,if Susie repeatedly took the 6^th grade achievement test,you would be able to find her true score by finding the ____ of the distribution of her scores.

Professor Pine constructed five different short history tests by randomly drawing questions from the huge pool of all possible questions about the current material.He has created

Tests will be most reliable if they are

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

In order to determine the unidimensionality of a test,you can use

How does the domain sampling model conceptualize reliability?

We can get an idea of how much measurement error is present in a score through the

According to classical test theory,errors of measurement are

Sources of error associated with time sampling are measured using

Test constructors can improve test reliability by

The method for estimating the internal consistency of a test that simultaneously considers all possible ways of splitting the items is the

What is the impact of carryover effects on test-retest reliability?

Classical Test Theory is based on certain assumptions.Discuss these basic assumptions and the theory behind them,and then address the challenges to any of these assumptions.

When talking about errors in terms of psychological testing,we are referring to the fact that:

The Spearman Brown formula corrects for deflated reliability due to

Which of the following is true of the parallel forms method?

What is Cronbach known for?

If we repeatedly administered the same test to the same individual,the standard deviation of the person's score would be the

As opposed to reliability based on the classical test theory,____ focuses on the range of item difficulty that is useful in assessing an individual's ability.

The problems created by using a limited number of items to represent a larger and more complicated construct are explicitly considered in the ____ model.

Which of the following is a problem in evaluating the agreement between observers in behavioral studies?

Theoretically,if Susie repeatedly took the 6th grade achievement test,you would be able to find her true score by finding the ____ of the distribution of her scores.

Professor Pine constructed five different short history tests by randomly drawing questions from the huge pool of all possible questions about the current material.He has created

Tests will be most reliable if they are

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

Filters

Theoretically,if Susie repeatedly took the 6^th grade achievement test,you would be able to find her true score by finding the ____ of the distribution of her scores.