Question 1

Paul complains that his French history test this morning had so many French terms and phrases in it, that it was more a language test than a history test. If this is true, the test Paul took may not have been

Accepted Answer

If the French terms and phrases on the test were not relevant to the historical content being assessed, then the test is not valid.

Question 2

When a test is administered to a large number of persons so that test norms can be formulated, the test is being

Accepted Answer

Standardization involves administering a test to a large and diverse group of individuals in order to establish norms for the test.

Question 3

Three basic requirements must be met before a psychological test can provide useful information. Which of the following is not one of these basic requirements?

Accepted Answer

Content-analysis is not one of the basic requirements for a psychological test to provide useful information. The three basic requirements are reliability, validity, and standardization. Reliability refers to the consistency of the results produced by the test. Validity refers to the accuracy of the test in measuring what it is supposed to measure. Standardization refers to the development of consistent and objective methods for administering and scoring the test. Content-analysis is not directly related to these three requirements.

Question 4

Which of the following is a measure of the consistency of a measuring device?

Accepted Answer

Reliability is a measure of the consistency of a measuring device. Validity refers to whether a measuring device actually measures what it is supposed to measure. Standardization pertains to consistent procedures and protocols in administering a test or other measuring device. Objectivity refers to the absence of bias or personal opinions in the interpretation of results.

Question 5

Whether a test measures what it claims to measure is a question of the test's

Accepted Answer

The validity of a test refers to whether it measures what it claims to measure. Reliability refers to the consistency of scores obtained from a test, standardization refers to the process of developing uniform procedures for administering and scoring a test, and objectivity refers to the degree to which different scorers or observers agree on the scoring of a test.

Question 6

In checking your car's tire pressure, you find that three separate measurements of the same tire yield gauge readings of 28, 32 and 24 pounds. Your tire pressure gauge is not

Accepted Answer

The tire pressure gauge is not reliable because it is giving inconsistent readings for the same tire.

Question 7

On the Wechsler intelligence test, what percentage of scores fall between 70 and 130?

Accepted Answer

95 percent of scores on the Wechsler intelligence test fall between 70 and 130, as this range encompasses approximately two standard deviations above and below the mean score of 100 on the normal distribution curve used for IQ scores.

Question 8

Robert took a test designed to measure his ability to draw, and he earned the same score each time he took the test. It appears that the test is

Accepted Answer

Robert earning the same score each time he took the test suggests that the test is reliable, meaning it consistently produces the same results. The other options (standardized, valid, and objective) are important characteristics of a good test, but are not necessarily indicated by Robert's consistent score.

Question 9

Naomi has administered a psychological test to a large group of business executives to determine the range of scores and the average score obtained by these persons on the test. In other words, Naomi is

Accepted Answer

Naomi is standardizing the test by determining the range and average score obtained by the business executives. This will help to establish a norm or benchmark against which future scores can be compared.

Question 10

The validity of a test refers to its

Accepted Answer

The validity of a test refers to its ability to measure what it claims to measure. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A refers to the concept of standardization, not validity. Option C refers to the concept of test-retest reliability, not validity. Option D refers to the concept of internal consistency, not validity.

Question 11

A test must be carefully standardized to answer the question,

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Question 12

In the Middle Ages, people accused of being witches were often tested by being dunked in a river or pond. If they floated to the surface, they were condemned as witches, and if they sank and drowned they were posthumously acquitted. We can see that this test obviously lacks

Accepted Answer

The test lacks validity because floating or sinking in water is not a reliable indicator of whether someone is a witch or not. Furthermore, the outcome of the test is not scientifically proven, making it unreliable. Neither norms nor standardization are relevant to this particular test.

Question 13

Standardization is used to establish

Accepted Answer

Standardization is used to establish test norms, which provide a comparison between an individual's score and the scores of others who have taken the same test under the same conditions. This allows for more accurate interpretation of scores and better assessment of performance. Standardization does not directly establish achievement, reliability or validity, although it may contribute to these aspects.

Question 14

The process of establishing norms and developing a uniform procedure for administering and scoring a test is called

Accepted Answer

Standardization involves establishing norms and developing a uniform procedure for administering and scoring a test. Correlation involves measuring the relationship between two variables. Utilization involves the actual use of a test in practice. Validation involves determining whether a test actually measures what it claims to measure.

Question 15

A score of 100 is

Accepted Answer

A score of 100 is considered the average IQ score on both the Stanford-Binet and the Wechsler intelligence tests. It is not a perfect score, nor is it the median score on the Gardner Scale of Multiple Intelligence.

Question 16

Dr. Kaesser has developed a test to measure an individual's persuasiveness. Determining whether this test really measures persuasiveness would be determining the test's

Accepted Answer

Validity refers to whether a test measures what it is intended to measure. In this case, determining if Dr. Kaesser's test measures persuasiveness would be an assessment of its validity. Reliability (A) refers to the consistency of results over time or across evaluators, consistency (C) is similar to reliability, and objectivity (B) refers to the degree to which a test or measurement is free from subjectivity or bias. While these factors are important in evaluating a test or measure, determining whether the test measures the intended construct (persuasiveness) is the most important assessment of the test's usefulness.

Question 17

After administering a test to a job applicant, Dr. Snyder concludes that only 25 percent of the persons taking the test obtain a score as low as Gene's score. Dr. Snyder can reach such a conclusion only if the test has been

Accepted Answer

To compare an individual's score to the performance of others, it is necessary to have a standardized test. Standardization allows for meaningful comparison of scores and ensures that the test is administered and scored consistently for all individuals. Validity, reliability, and accuracy are also important aspects of test construction, but do not directly relate to the ability to compare an individual's score to a normative sample.

Question 18

Matilda took a test designed to measure her artistic talent. The first time she received a score of 46, and the second time her score was 112. On the basis of this, we can probably conclude that the test

Accepted Answer

The test is not reliable because the two scores are significantly different, indicating inconsistency in measuring Matilda's artistic talent. A reliable test should produce consistent results when administered to the same individual multiple times.

Question 19

On the Wechsler intelligence tests, about 50 percent of all scores fall between

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

A test that measures what it claims to measure has ________; a test that gives consistent results has ________.

Accepted Answer

Validity refers to how accurately a test measures what it claims to measure. Reliability refers to how consistent the test results are over time and across different observers. Therefore, a test that measures what it claims to measure has validity, while a test that gives consistent results has reliability.

Quiz 7: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence