Question 1

If the variance of either variable in a correlational analysis is inflated by the sampling procedure used,then the resulting correlation coefficient tends to be

Accepted Answer

A)  higher 
B)  lower. 
C)  unaffected. 
D)  unstable. 
A)  higher 
B)  lower. 
C)  unaffected. 
D)  unstable.

Question 2

Advocates of generalizability theory prefer the use of which of the following terms as an alternative to the use of the term "reliability"?

Accepted Answer

A)  generalizability 
B)  universality 
C)  regularity 
D)  dependability 
A)  generalizability 
B)  universality 
C)  regularity 
D)  dependability

Question 3

Interpretations of criterion-referenced tests are typically made with respect to

Accepted Answer

A)  the total number of items the examinee responded to. 
B)  the material that the examinee evidenced mastery of. 
C)  a comparison of the examinee's performance with that of others who took the test. 
D)  a formula that takes into account the total number of items for which no response was scorable. 
A)  the total number of items the examinee responded to. 
B)  the material that the examinee evidenced mastery of. 
C)  a comparison of the examinee's performance with that of others who took the test. 
D)  a formula that takes into account the total number of items for which no response was scorable.

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE of domain sampling theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It supports the existence of a "true score" when measuring psychological constructs. 
B)  It can be used to argue against the existence of a "true score" when measuring psychological constructs. 
C)  Neither Kuder nor Richardson found it to have any applied value. 
D)  All of these 
A)  It supports the existence of a "true score" when measuring psychological constructs. 
B)  It can be used to argue against the existence of a "true score" when measuring psychological constructs. 
C)  Neither Kuder nor Richardson found it to have any applied value. 
D)  All of these

Question 5

The items of a personality test are characterized as heterogeneous in nature.This tells us that the test measures

Accepted Answer

A)  aspects of family history. 
B)  ability to relate to the opposite sex. 
C)  unconscious motivation. 
D)  more than one trait. 
A)  aspects of family history. 
B)  ability to relate to the opposite sex. 
C)  unconscious motivation. 
D)  more than one trait.

Question 6

Computer-scorable items have tended to eliminate error variance due to

Accepted Answer

A)  item sampling. 
B)  scorer differences. 
C)  content sampling. 
D)  testtakers' reactions to environmental variables. 
A)  item sampling. 
B)  scorer differences. 
C)  content sampling. 
D)  testtakers' reactions to environmental variables.

Question 7

A goal of a test developer is to

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A)  maximize error variance. 
B)  minimize true variance. 
C)  maximize true variance. 
D)  minimize stress for testtakers. 
A)  maximize error variance. 
B)  minimize true variance. 
C)  maximize true variance. 
D)  minimize stress for testtakers.

Question 8

Which type of reliability estimate would be appropriate only when evaluating the reliability of a test that measures a trait that is presumed to be relatively stable time?

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel-forms 
B)  alternate-forms 
C)  test-retest 
D)  split-half 
A)  parallel-forms 
B)  alternate-forms 
C)  test-retest 
D)  split-half

Question 9

Item response theory (IRT)focuses on the

Accepted Answer

A)  circumstances that inspired the development of the test. 
B)  test administration variables. 
C)  individual items of a test. 
D)  "how and why" of the Interborough Rapid Transit line 
A)  circumstances that inspired the development of the test. 
B)  test administration variables. 
C)  individual items of a test. 
D)  "how and why" of the Interborough Rapid Transit line

If the variance of either variable in a correlational analysis is inflated by the sampling procedure used,then the resulting correlation coefficient tends to be

Advocates of generalizability theory prefer the use of which of the following terms as an alternative to the use of the term "reliability"?

Interpretations of criterion-referenced tests are typically made with respect to

Which of the following is TRUE of domain sampling theory?

The items of a personality test are characterized as heterogeneous in nature.This tells us that the test measures

Computer-scorable items have tended to eliminate error variance due to

A goal of a test developer is to

Which type of reliability estimate would be appropriate only when evaluating the reliability of a test that measures a trait that is presumed to be relatively stable time?

Item response theory (IRT)focuses on the

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, cultural, and Legal Ethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Tests of Intelligence

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: An Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

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Exam 5: Reliability

If the variance of either variable in a correlational analysis is inflated by the sampling procedure used,then the resulting correlation coefficient tends to be

Advocates of generalizability theory prefer the use of which of the following terms as an alternative to the use of the term "reliability"?

Interpretations of criterion-referenced tests are typically made with respect to

Which of the following is TRUE of domain sampling theory?

The items of a personality test are characterized as heterogeneous in nature.This tells us that the test measures

Computer-scorable items have tended to eliminate error variance due to

A goal of a test developer is to

Which type of reliability estimate would be appropriate only when evaluating the reliability of a test that measures a trait that is presumed to be relatively stable time?

Item response theory (IRT)focuses on the

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, cultural, and Legal Ethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Tests of Intelligence

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: An Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment, Careers, and Business References

Filters