Question 1

The ""learning effect"" may mislead individuals regarding reliability of a particular test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Administering the same test to two groups of individuals who are known to differ significantly on a particular variable is a procedure utilized to determine:

Accepted Answer

A)  concurrent validity. 
B)  construct validity. 
C)  predictive validity. 
D)  logical validity. 
E)  subjective validity. 
A)  concurrent validity. 
B)  construct validity. 
C)  predictive validity. 
D)  logical validity. 
E)  subjective validity.

Question 3

Criterion-related validity can be obtained by correlating scores on a golf skills test with actual scores from playing golf.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The validity of tests can be established by using:

Accepted Answer

A)  the odd-even comparison technique. 
B)  criterion-related comparisons. 
C)  the split-half approach. 
D)  precision check procedures. 
E)  the subjectivity approach. 
A)  the odd-even comparison technique. 
B)  criterion-related comparisons. 
C)  the split-half approach. 
D)  precision check procedures. 
E)  the subjectivity approach.

Question 5

Construct validity can be determined by administering the same test to different groups to determine if there is a significant statistical difference in the scores between the groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following influences would be least likely to affect the reliability of the test?

Accepted Answer

A)  practice trials. 
B)  instrument precision. 
C)  reliance on another's performance. 
D)  intellectual ability of the student. 
E)  environmental conditions in the area where students are tested. 
A)  practice trials. 
B)  instrument precision. 
C)  reliance on another's performance. 
D)  intellectual ability of the student. 
E)  environmental conditions in the area where students are tested.

Question 7

___ validity is a category of criterion-related validity in which scores from a new test correlate highly with scores from an established test that measure the same variable of interest.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___ validity is a category of criterion-related...

Question 8

Validity of the test is quantitatively determined by using percentile scores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The split-half or odd-even reliability procedure requires more than one administration of the test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

__ objectivity is when a single tester administers and scores a test two or more times.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __ objectivity is when a single tester...

Question 11

Objectivity coefficients are typically high when judging diving performance, gymnastics, routines, or the form of a golf swing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A test that yields data that are stable, repeatable, and precise is said to possess ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A test that yields data that are...

Question 13

Many tests are perfectly valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Construct validity can be established using an expert panel of judges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Interrater objectivity is also referred to as interjudge objectivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To determine the reliability of a test, at least:

Accepted Answer

A)  one set of scores must be obtained. 
B)  two sets of scores must be obtained. 
C)  three sets of scores must be obtained. 
D)  four sets of scores must be obtained. 
E)  five sets of scores must be obtained. 
A)  one set of scores must be obtained. 
B)  two sets of scores must be obtained. 
C)  three sets of scores must be obtained. 
D)  four sets of scores must be obtained. 
E)  five sets of scores must be obtained.

Question 17

The more subjective the test is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the higher the objectivity coefficients. 
B)  the lower the objectivity coefficients. 
C)  objectivity coefficients are not affected by degree of subjectivity. 
D)  reliability is high. 
E)  validity is low. 
A)  the higher the objectivity coefficients. 
B)  the lower the objectivity coefficients. 
C)  objectivity coefficients are not affected by degree of subjectivity. 
D)  reliability is high. 
E)  validity is low.

Question 18

The alternate form reliability procedure requires the administration of two forms of the test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The formula used to predict the reliability of the entire instrument based on correlational coefficients of the two halves of the instrument is referred to as the ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The formula used to predict the reliability...

Question 20

Completing the correlational analysis between a youngster's performance or a group of students' performance on a timed mile run and their maximum oxygen consumption on a treadmill test would result in determining ___ validity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Completing the correlational analysis between a youngster's...

The ""learning effect"" may mislead individuals regarding reliability of a particular test.

Administering the same test to two groups of individuals who are known to differ significantly on a particular variable is a procedure utilized to determine:

Criterion-related validity can be obtained by correlating scores on a golf skills test with actual scores from playing golf.

The validity of tests can be established by using:

Construct validity can be determined by administering the same test to different groups to determine if there is a significant statistical difference in the scores between the groups.

Which of the following influences would be least likely to affect the reliability of the test?

___ validity is a category of criterion-related validity in which scores from a new test correlate highly with scores from an established test that measure the same variable of interest.

Validity of the test is quantitatively determined by using percentile scores.

The split-half or odd-even reliability procedure requires more than one administration of the test.

__ objectivity is when a single tester administers and scores a test two or more times.

Objectivity coefficients are typically high when judging diving performance, gymnastics, routines, or the form of a golf swing.

A test that yields data that are stable, repeatable, and precise is said to possess ___.

Many tests are perfectly valid.

Construct validity can be established using an expert panel of judges.

Interrater objectivity is also referred to as interjudge objectivity.

To determine the reliability of a test, at least:

The more subjective the test is:

The alternate form reliability procedure requires the administration of two forms of the test.

The formula used to predict the reliability of the entire instrument based on correlational coefficients of the two halves of the instrument is referred to as the ___.

Completing the correlational analysis between a youngster's performance or a group of students' performance on a timed mile run and their maximum oxygen consumption on a treadmill test would result in determining ___ validity.

Introduction to Measurement and Evaluation

Linking Program Development With Measurement and Evaluation

Basic Statistics

Alternative Assessments

Measuring Health-Related Physical Fitness and Physical Activity

Measuring Psychomotor Skills

Measuring Cognitive Knowledge

Measuring Affective Behaviors

Grading

Using Self-Evaluation to Improve Instruction

Measurement and Evaluation in Activity-Based Settings

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Exam 4: Criteria for Test Selection

The ""learning effect"" may mislead individuals regarding reliability of a particular test.

Administering the same test to two groups of individuals who are known to differ significantly on a particular variable is a procedure utilized to determine:

Criterion-related validity can be obtained by correlating scores on a golf skills test with actual scores from playing golf.

The validity of tests can be established by using:

Construct validity can be determined by administering the same test to different groups to determine if there is a significant statistical difference in the scores between the groups.

Which of the following influences would be least likely to affect the reliability of the test?

___ validity is a category of criterion-related validity in which scores from a new test correlate highly with scores from an established test that measure the same variable of interest.

Validity of the test is quantitatively determined by using percentile scores.

The split-half or odd-even reliability procedure requires more than one administration of the test.

__ objectivity is when a single tester administers and scores a test two or more times.

Objectivity coefficients are typically high when judging diving performance, gymnastics, routines, or the form of a golf swing.

A test that yields data that are stable, repeatable, and precise is said to possess ___.

Many tests are perfectly valid.

Construct validity can be established using an expert panel of judges.

Interrater objectivity is also referred to as interjudge objectivity.

To determine the reliability of a test, at least:

The more subjective the test is:

The alternate form reliability procedure requires the administration of two forms of the test.

The formula used to predict the reliability of the entire instrument based on correlational coefficients of the two halves of the instrument is referred to as the ___.

Completing the correlational analysis between a youngster's performance or a group of students' performance on a timed mile run and their maximum oxygen consumption on a treadmill test would result in determining ___ validity.

Introduction to Measurement and Evaluation

Linking Program Development With Measurement and Evaluation

Basic Statistics

Alternative Assessments

Measuring Health-Related Physical Fitness and Physical Activity

Measuring Psychomotor Skills

Measuring Cognitive Knowledge

Measuring Affective Behaviors

Grading

Using Self-Evaluation to Improve Instruction

Measurement and Evaluation in Activity-Based Settings

Filters