QUESTIONS
Question 1
Which is an example of a false positive?
Question 2
A test designed to provide information about whether or not an aviator has mastered the ability to fly solo is an example of a test that is;
Question 3
When measuring a particular psychological trait, the term error variance refers to;
Question 4
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the differences between a power test and a speed test?
Question 5
An application for a job with the U.S. Postal Service scores in the bottom 5% of all applicants on a test that measures the ability to sort mail. This is an example of;
Question 6
The term psychometric soundness is typically a reference to a test’s [X] and [Y].
Question 7
A test is said to be standardized if the test’s manual contains clearly specified procedures for test [X], [Y], and [Z].
Question 8
Employment test data suggests that an individual applicant is incapable of successfully performing a particular job. However, in reality, this individual would be very successful at the job. The situation exemplifies what is meant by;
Question 9
How do states differ from traits?
Question 10
Raw scores may be converted to norms
Question 11
A test reviewer comes to the conclusion that a certain test is “a valid test.” This means that the reviewer test has been shown to be valid for;
Question 12
Match the description with the type of reliability;
Question 13
It is incorrect to conceive of error “creeping into” the measurement process because
Question 14
Match the description with the type of validity
Question 15
Which is TRUE about reliability in the psychometric sense?
Question 16
A test is considered to contain a bias if,
Question 17
Although some raise the question “Is this test fair?” the underlying and more pertinent question for debate is often,
Question 18
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable way to divide a test when using the split-half reliability method?
Question 19
Which is NOT a possible source of error variance?
Question 20
In the context of test bias, a biased test;
Question 21
The term norms refers to;
Question 22
Which of the following is TRUE of test bias as compared to test fairness?
Question 23
Which is NOT a method of evaluating the validity of a test?
Question 24
An assumption in psychological testing and assessment is that psychological traits can be measured. For this to be true;
Question 25:
“What’s a good test?” In part, a good test is one that;
Question 26
A prospective test user may ask many questions about a test’s validity. Which of the following is NOT a validity-related question?
Question 27
Typically, which of the following is the primary objective of psychological testing and assessment?
Question 28
Which is TRUE regarding a rating?
ANSWERS
Question 1
Which is an example of a false positive?
Answer: A test identifies a client as schizophrenic when the client is not.
Question 2
A test designed to provide information about whether or not an aviator has mastered the ability to fly solo is an example of a test that is;
Answer: Criterion-referenced.
Question 3
When measuring a particular psychological trait, the term error variance refers to;
Answer: The component of a test score attribute to sources other than the trait.
Question 4
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the differences between a power test and a speed test?
Answer: In a power test, the test taker has time to complete all items; in a speed test, a specific limit is imposed.
Question 5
An application for a job with the U.S. Postal Service scores in the bottom 5% of all applicants on a test that measures the ability to sort mail. This is an example of;….. To access all the answers (100% correct), click on the purchase button below.