Question 1

Which of the following may be determined by analyzing the relationship between two sets of scores?

Accepted Answer

A)   standard error
B)   reliability
C)   deviation
D)   percentiles

Question 2

Some of the variables of content validity that may influence the manner in which results are obtained and can contribute to bias in testing include presentation format and response mode

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When a preschool test is needed to determine how students will perform in reading, it is important that the test have good predictive reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A correlation of +.88 represents a strong negative correlation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not used to measure internal consistency?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kuder-Richardson-20
B)   coefficient alpha
C)   split-half reliability
D)   interrater reliability

Question 6

Which of the following refers to the consistency of scores on a specific instrument across time or across items?

Accepted Answer

A)   test variability
B)   test validity
C)   test error
D)   test reliability

Question 7

When an instrument can predict performance on some other variable, it is considered to have

Accepted Answer

A)   content validity
B)   construct validity
C)   predicative validity
D)   criterion-related validity C

Question 8

Comparing the scores of a new assessment instrument with the scores of an older test may help to establish which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   content validity
B)   internal reliability
C)   alternative forms of validity
D)   coefficient alpha A

Question 9

What are the three types of reliability? What are the optimal reliability scores?

Accepted Answer

The three types of reliability...

Question 10

Practice effects may be a problem when studying the results of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   split-half reliability
B)   content validity
C)   test-retest reliability
D)   internal consistency

Question 11

Reliability coefficients are expressed:

Accepted Answer

A)   between +.5 and -.5
B)   between + 1 and 0
C)   between -1 and 0.
D)   between -1 and +1.

Question 12

Select the strongest relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)   -.59
B)   -.47
C)   +.28
D)   +.57

Question 13

The term used to ensure that a psychological trait, personality trait, psychological concept, attribute or theoretical characteristic is measured by an instrument.

Accepted Answer

A)   construct validity
B)   determined by the purpose of the assessment
C)   determined by the examiner according to the criterion
D)   test-retest reliability

Question 14

Discuss the reasons why an educator may select a particular test for young children and a different test with older children even though both tests were designed to be used with both age groups.

Accepted Answer

Young students vary significantly in wha...

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true concerning the relationship between reliability and standard error of measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)   In general, the higher the reliability, the higher the standard error of measurement.
B)   In general, the higher the reliability, the lower the standard error of measurement.
C)   There is no way to determine a consistent relationship between the two, most of the time.
D)   There is a positive correlation between the standard deviation and the standard error of measurement as well as reliability.

Question 16

Compare and contrast reliability and validity.

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary, but should min...

Question 17

Generally, when tests measure constructs that are affected by developmental changes, the reliability may not be as good for very young ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When analyzing the correlation illustrated on a scattergram, the closer the approximation of a straight line, the nearer the correlation is to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   +1.00
B)   0
C)   +.50
D)   -.50 A

Question 19

Identify and define at least two ways to determine internal reliability.

Accepted Answer

The consistency of items on an instrumen...

Question 20

Many colleges use the SAT as an entrance requirement for college. Why? What type of validity does the SAT purport to have?

Accepted Answer

The SAT is a measure of predictive valid...

Exam 4: Reliability and Validity

Which of the following may be determined by analyzing the relationship between two sets of scores?

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Some of the variables of content validity that may influence the manner in which results are obtained and can contribute to bias in testing include presentation format and response mode

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When a preschool test is needed to determine how students will perform in reading, it is important that the test have good predictive reliability.

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A correlation of +.88 represents a strong negative correlation.

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Which of the following is not used to measure internal consistency?

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Which of the following refers to the consistency of scores on a specific instrument across time or across items?

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When an instrument can predict performance on some other variable, it is considered to have

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Comparing the scores of a new assessment instrument with the scores of an older test may help to establish which of the following?

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What are the three types of reliability? What are the optimal reliability scores?

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Practice effects may be a problem when studying the results of which of the following?

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Reliability coefficients are expressed:

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Select the strongest relationship.

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The term used to ensure that a psychological trait, personality trait, psychological concept, attribute or theoretical characteristic is measured by an instrument.

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Discuss the reasons why an educator may select a particular test for young children and a different test with older children even though both tests were designed to be used with both age groups.

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Which of the following statements is true concerning the relationship between reliability and standard error of measurement?

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Compare and contrast reliability and validity.

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Generally, when tests measure constructs that are affected by developmental changes, the reliability may not be as good for very young ages.

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When analyzing the correlation illustrated on a scattergram, the closer the approximation of a straight line, the nearer the correlation is to which of the following?

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Identify and define at least two ways to determine internal reliability.

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Many colleges use the SAT as an entrance requirement for college. Why? What type of validity does the SAT purport to have?

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