Question 1

Why isn't IRT used more by "mom-and-pop" test developers such as classroom teachers?

Accepted Answer

A)  most classroom teachers were trained in generalizability theory 
B)  IRT has no application in classroom tests 
C)  applying IRT requires statistical sophistication 
D)  All of these 
A)  most classroom teachers were trained in generalizability theory 
B)  IRT has no application in classroom tests 
C)  applying IRT requires statistical sophistication 
D)  All of these

Question 2

One of the problems associated with classical test theory has to do with

Accepted Answer

A)  the notion that there is a "true score" on a test has great intuitive appeal. 
B)  the fact that CTT assumptions are often characterized as "weak." 
C)  its assumptions concerning the equivalence of all items on a test. 
D)  its assumptions allow for its application in most situations. 
A)  the notion that there is a "true score" on a test has great intuitive appeal. 
B)  the fact that CTT assumptions are often characterized as "weak." 
C)  its assumptions concerning the equivalence of all items on a test. 
D)  its assumptions allow for its application in most situations.

Question 3

The Rasch model

Accepted Answer

A)  was developed by a Danish mathematician named Rasch. 
B)  is an IRT model with specific assumptions about the underlying distribution. 
C)  was devised from generalizability 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  was developed by a Danish mathematician named Rasch. 
B)  is an IRT model with specific assumptions about the underlying distribution. 
C)  was devised from generalizability 
D)  Both a and b

Question 4

Error in the reporting of spousal abuse may result from

Accepted Answer

A)  one partner simply forgets all of the details of the abuse. 
B)  one partner misunderstands the instructions for reporting. 
C)  one partner is ashamed to report the abuse. 
D)  All of these 
A)  one partner simply forgets all of the details of the abuse. 
B)  one partner misunderstands the instructions for reporting. 
C)  one partner is ashamed to report the abuse. 
D)  All of these

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an alternative to classical test theory cited in your text?

Accepted Answer

A)  generalizability theory 
B)  representational theory 
C)  domain sampling theory 
D)  latent trait theory 
A)  generalizability theory 
B)  representational theory 
C)  domain sampling theory 
D)  latent trait theory

Question 6

Why might ability test scores among testtakers most typically vary?

Accepted Answer

A)  because of the true ability of the testtaker 
B)  because of irrelevant, unwanted influences 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above 
A)  because of the true ability of the testtaker 
B)  because of irrelevant, unwanted influences 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

If the standard deviations of two tests are identical but the reliability is lower for Test A as compared to Test B,then the standard error of measurement will be ________ for Test A as compared with Test B.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher 
B)  lower 
C)  the same 
D)  None of these 
A)  higher 
B)  lower 
C)  the same 
D)  None of these

Question 8

In IRT,the single,continuous latent construct being measured is often symbolized by the Greek letter:

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha. 
B)  beta. 
C)  psy. 
D)  theta. 
A)  alpha. 
B)  beta. 
C)  psy. 
D)  theta.

Question 9

In the Everyday Psychometrics for Chapter 5,psychometric aspects of the Breathalyzer were discussed.In one challenge to the test-retest reliability of this device,the court found

Accepted Answer

A)  the margin of error was not taken into account by the legislature when it originally wrote the law. 
B)  the margin of error was taken into account by the legislature when it originally wrote the law. 
C)  the police officer had erred by administering the test at headquarters and not the site of the infraction. 
D)  None of these 
A)  the margin of error was not taken into account by the legislature when it originally wrote the law. 
B)  the margin of error was taken into account by the legislature when it originally wrote the law. 
C)  the police officer had erred by administering the test at headquarters and not the site of the infraction. 
D)  None of these

Question 10

What is the difference between alternate forms and parallel forms of a test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alternate forms do not necessarily yield test scores with equal means and variances. 
B)  Alternate forms are designed to be equivalent only with regard to level of difficulty. 
C)  Alternate forms are different only with respect to how they are administered. 
D)  There are no differences between alternate and parallel forms of a test. 
A)  Alternate forms do not necessarily yield test scores with equal means and variances. 
B)  Alternate forms are designed to be equivalent only with regard to level of difficulty. 
C)  Alternate forms are different only with respect to how they are administered. 
D)  There are no differences between alternate and parallel forms of a test.

Question 11

In the term latent trait theory,"latent" is a synonym for

Accepted Answer

A)  invisible. 
B)  state. 
C)  undeveloped. 
D)  dormant. 
A)  invisible. 
B)  state. 
C)  undeveloped. 
D)  dormant.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE for estimates of alternate- and parallel-forms reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two test administrations with the same group are required. 
B)  Test scores may be affected by factors such as motivation, fatigue, or intervening events like practice, learning, or therapy. 
C)  Item sampling is a source of error variance. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Two test administrations with the same group are required. 
B)  Test scores may be affected by factors such as motivation, fatigue, or intervening events like practice, learning, or therapy. 
C)  Item sampling is a source of error variance. 
D)  All of these

Question 13

Item response theory is to latenttrait theory as observer reliability is to

Accepted Answer

A)  generalizability theory. 
B)  domain sampling theory. 
C)  odd-even reliability. 
D)  inter-scorer reliability. 
A)  generalizability theory. 
B)  domain sampling theory. 
C)  odd-even reliability. 
D)  inter-scorer reliability.

Question 14

The index that allows a test user to compare two people's scores on a specific test to determine if the true scores are likely to be different is

Accepted Answer

A)  the standard error of the mean. 
B)  the standard error of the difference. 
C)  the standard deviation. 
D)  the correlation coefficient. 
A)  the standard error of the mean. 
B)  the standard error of the difference. 
C)  the standard deviation. 
D)  the correlation coefficient.

Question 15

A police officer administers a breathalyzer test to a suspected drunk driver,does not put on his glasses to read the meter,and as a result,mistakenly records the blood alcohol level.This is the kind of mistake that is BEST with which type of reliability estimates?

Accepted Answer

A)  test-retest 
B)  interscorer 
C)  internal-consistency 
D)  situational 
A)  test-retest 
B)  interscorer 
C)  internal-consistency 
D)  situational

Question 16

All indices of reliability provide an index that is a characteristic of a particular

Accepted Answer

A)  test. 
B)  group of test scores. 
C)  trait. 
D)  approach to measurement. 
A)  test. 
B)  group of test scores. 
C)  trait. 
D)  approach to measurement.

Question 17

Traditional measures of reliability are inappropriate for criterion-referenced tests because variability

Accepted Answer

A)  is maximized with criterion-referenced tests. 
B)  is minimized with criterion-referenced tests. 
C)  is variable with criterion-referenced tests. 
D)  cannot be determined with criterion-referenced tests 
A)  is maximized with criterion-referenced tests. 
B)  is minimized with criterion-referenced tests. 
C)  is variable with criterion-referenced tests. 
D)  cannot be determined with criterion-referenced tests

Question 18

The standard error of measurement of a particular test of anxiety is 8.A student earns a score of 60.What is the confidence interval for this test score at the 95% level?

Accepted Answer

A)  52-68 
B)  40-68 
C)  44-76 
D)  36-84 
A)  52-68 
B)  40-68 
C)  44-76 
D)  36-84

Question 19

A test of infant development contains three scales: (1)Cognitive Ability,(2)Motor Development,and (3)Behavior Rating.Because these three scales are designed to measure different characteristics (that is,they are not homogeneous),it would be inappropriate to combine the three scales in calculating estimates of the test's

Accepted Answer

A)  alternate-forms reliability. 
B)  internal-consistency reliability. 
C)  test-retest reliability. 
D)  interrater reliability. 
A)  alternate-forms reliability. 
B)  internal-consistency reliability. 
C)  test-retest reliability. 
D)  interrater reliability.

Question 20

In an illustrative scenario described in Chapter 5 of your text,a group of 12th grade "whiz kids" in math,newly arrived to the United States from China,perform poorly on a test of 12th grade math.According to the text,what probably accounted for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower standards in China as compared to the US for measuring math ability 
B)  higher standards in the US as compared to China for earning high grades 
C)  the ability of the Chinese students to read what was required in English 
D)  the reliability of the instrument used to test 12th grade math skills 
A)  lower standards in China as compared to the US for measuring math ability 
B)  higher standards in the US as compared to China for earning high grades 
C)  the ability of the Chinese students to read what was required in English 
D)  the reliability of the instrument used to test 12th grade math skills

Why isn't IRT used more by "mom-and-pop" test developers such as classroom teachers?

One of the problems associated with classical test theory has to do with

The Rasch model

Error in the reporting of spousal abuse may result from

Which of the following is NOT an alternative to classical test theory cited in your text?

Why might ability test scores among testtakers most typically vary?

If the standard deviations of two tests are identical but the reliability is lower for Test A as compared to Test B,then the standard error of measurement will be ________ for Test A as compared with Test B.

In IRT,the single,continuous latent construct being measured is often symbolized by the Greek letter:

In the Everyday Psychometrics for Chapter 5,psychometric aspects of the Breathalyzer were discussed.In one challenge to the test-retest reliability of this device,the court found

What is the difference between alternate forms and parallel forms of a test?

In the term latent trait theory,"latent" is a synonym for

Which of the following is TRUE for estimates of alternate- and parallel-forms reliability?

Item response theory is to latenttrait theory as observer reliability is to

The index that allows a test user to compare two people's scores on a specific test to determine if the true scores are likely to be different is

A police officer administers a breathalyzer test to a suspected drunk driver,does not put on his glasses to read the meter,and as a result,mistakenly records the blood alcohol level.This is the kind of mistake that is BEST with which type of reliability estimates?

All indices of reliability provide an index that is a characteristic of a particular

Traditional measures of reliability are inappropriate for criterion-referenced tests because variability

The standard error of measurement of a particular test of anxiety is 8.A student earns a score of 60.What is the confidence interval for this test score at the 95% level?

In an illustrative scenario described in Chapter 5 of your text,a group of 12^th grade "whiz kids" in math,newly arrived to the United States from China,perform poorly on a test of 12^th grade math.According to the text,what probably accounted for this?

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Exam 5: Reliability

Why isn't IRT used more by "mom-and-pop" test developers such as classroom teachers?

One of the problems associated with classical test theory has to do with

The Rasch model

Error in the reporting of spousal abuse may result from

Which of the following is NOT an alternative to classical test theory cited in your text?

Why might ability test scores among testtakers most typically vary?

If the standard deviations of two tests are identical but the reliability is lower for Test A as compared to Test B,then the standard error of measurement will be ________ for Test A as compared with Test B.

In IRT,the single,continuous latent construct being measured is often symbolized by the Greek letter:

In the Everyday Psychometrics for Chapter 5,psychometric aspects of the Breathalyzer were discussed.In one challenge to the test-retest reliability of this device,the court found

What is the difference between alternate forms and parallel forms of a test?

In the term latent trait theory,"latent" is a synonym for

Which of the following is TRUE for estimates of alternate- and parallel-forms reliability?

Item response theory is to latenttrait theory as observer reliability is to

The index that allows a test user to compare two people's scores on a specific test to determine if the true scores are likely to be different is

A police officer administers a breathalyzer test to a suspected drunk driver,does not put on his glasses to read the meter,and as a result,mistakenly records the blood alcohol level.This is the kind of mistake that is BEST with which type of reliability estimates?

All indices of reliability provide an index that is a characteristic of a particular

Traditional measures of reliability are inappropriate for criterion-referenced tests because variability

The standard error of measurement of a particular test of anxiety is 8.A student earns a score of 60.What is the confidence interval for this test score at the 95% level?

In an illustrative scenario described in Chapter 5 of your text,a group of 12th grade "whiz kids" in math,newly arrived to the United States from China,perform poorly on a test of 12th grade math.According to the text,what probably accounted for this?

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In an illustrative scenario described in Chapter 5 of your text,a group of 12^th grade "whiz kids" in math,newly arrived to the United States from China,perform poorly on a test of 12^th grade math.According to the text,what probably accounted for this?