Question 1

A group of supervisors agrees that 16 items measure issues important to a particular kind of work. This is evidence of:

Accepted Answer

Content-related validity evidence is evidence that the content of a test is relevant to the construct it is intended to measure. In this case, the supervisors have agreed that the 16 items measure issues important to a particular kind of work, which is evidence of content-related validity.

Question 2

What is the name of the scale of measurement that has a true zero point as well as the characteristics of the rank ordering and equal distances between scale points?

Accepted Answer

The ratio scale has a true zero point, allows for rank ordering, and has equal distances between scale points, making it the most informative scale of measurement.

Question 3

A validity coefficient is a correlation between:

Accepted Answer

A validity coefficient measures the correlation between test scores and a relevant criterion, indicating how well the test predicts or correlates with the criterion.

Question 4

Professor X develops a test of emotional intelligence. Which of the following represent convergent and discriminant evidence?

Accepted Answer

Convergent evidence is shown by a high correlation with another test of the same construct (emotional intelligence), while discriminant evidence is shown by a lack of correlation with a different construct (self-efficacy).

Question 5

The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is that:

Accepted Answer

Achievement tests are designed to assess the knowledge and skills that individuals have acquired through formal education and learning experiences.

Question 6

Distinguishable, relatively enduring ways in which one individual differs from another are which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Traits are relatively enduring ways in which one individual differs from another.

Question 7

Intelligence tests typically measure:

Accepted Answer

Intelligence tests are designed to assess an individual's ability to think abstractly, reason, solve problems, and learn from experience, which is captured in option A.

Question 8

An employment test correlates .90 with work performance after one year. This is a type of:

Accepted Answer

The high correlation of .90 between the test and work performance indicates that the test has strong criterion-related validity, as it effectively predicts job performance.

Question 9

Factor analysis is used to determine:

Accepted Answer

Factor analysis is a statistical method used to determine the number of underlying dimensions or factors that are measured by a test.

Question 10

A scale of measurement that uses symbols, such as words or numbers to label, classify, or identify people or objects is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The nominal scale is used for labeling or categorizing variables without any quantitative value, using symbols, words, or numbers.

Question 11

A test correlates .90 with a test of the same construct, but .10 with a test of a different construct. This is evidence of:

Accepted Answer

The high correlation (.90) with a test of the same construct indicates convergent validity, while the low correlation (.10) with a test of a different construct indicates discriminant validity.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of convergent validity evidence?

Accepted Answer

Convergent validity is demonstrated when a test correlates highly with other tests that measure the same construct, indicating that the test is measuring what it is intended to measure.

Question 13

A rank-order scale of measurement is:

Accepted Answer

A rank-order scale of measurement is an ordinal scale, which means that the data can be ranked in order, but the differences between the ranks are not necessarily equal.

Question 14

The gathering and integrating of data to make educational evaluations is specifically called:

Accepted Answer

Assessment refers to the process of gathering and integrating data to evaluate educational outcomes and make informed decisions.

Question 15

The specific group for which the test publisher or researcher provides evidence for test validity and reliability is known as the _____.

Accepted Answer

The norming group is the specific group for which the test publisher or researcher provides evidence for test validity and reliability, as it serves as the standard or reference group for interpreting individual test scores.

Question 16

A trait refers to:

Accepted Answer

A trait refers to enduring characteristics or qualities that are consistent over time and across different situations.

Question 17

Ms. Green and Mr. Potter conduct behavioral observations for their school. When comparing results on the same children, Ms. Green's ratings are always more negative than Mr. Potter's. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

This is an example of systematic error because Ms. Green consistently rates more negatively than Mr. Potter, indicating a consistent bias or pattern in her observations.

Question 18

The consistency with which the items on a test measure a single construct is called:

Accepted Answer

Internal consistency refers to the extent to which all items on a test measure the same construct, ensuring that the test is consistent within itself.

Question 19

A test has a coefficient alpha of .75. This is evidence of:

Accepted Answer

Coefficient alpha, also known as Cronbach's alpha, measures internal consistency reliability, indicating how well the items on a test measure the same construct or concept.

Question 20

A scale of measurement that has equal distances between adjacent scale points but does not have a true zero point is known as:

Accepted Answer

An interval scale has equal distances between points but lacks a true zero point, unlike a ratio scale which has both.

Quiz 7: Standardized Measurement and Assessment