Question 1

Educational Psychology
-Ripley is testing a new drug to treat depression. She predicts "Drug X will improve depressive symptoms in adults who take it for 12 weeks." In order to make sure her clinical trial is accurate, she will use the scientific method. Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

The scientific method consists of steps designed to ensure that data collected during an experiment is empirical. First, the researcher must ask a question and conduct background research to see what is already known about the topic. Next, a hypothesis, or research question, must be constructed. Next, the hypothesis is tested by an experiment. Finally, the data is analyzed and the findings are communicated.

Question 2

Educational Psychology
-The Rosewood School District tests their students every year at every grade level. The teachers are given an outline of the skills to be tested and their curricula must prepare students to complete the test by the end of the school year. The required skills are consistent with the required skills across the state. Which system does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Standards-based education is a system in which curriculum and performance standards are clearly specified. Children are given the opportunity to learn the material and are then tested on it. Each student in the area, typically a state, is expected to learn the material. In some states, achievement on standardized tests is required for high school graduation or grade promotion.

Question 3

Educational Psychology
-Tina is trying to maintain her weight. She weighs herself once a week and her weight stays the same. What can we say about Tina's scale?

Accepted Answer

Reliability refers to the consistency of a measurement. Validity refers to whether a test measures what it is intended to measure. In this example, Tina's scale is both reliable and valid. It is reliable because it measures Tina's weight consistently every week. The scale is also a valid measurement of weight.

Question 4

Educational Psychology
-Harkins is a 7th grade math teacher. She is designing a test to see what her students have learned throughout the year. She begins by stating, "The Harkins Math Assessment is a concise measure of mathematical skills learned in the 7th grade." Which step in test development does this describe?

Accepted Answer

The first step in test development is to define the purpose of the test. In this example, Mrs. Harkins identifies the purpose of her test as a concise measure of mathematical skills learned in the 7th grade. This statement clearly identifies what skills the test measures and the population for which the test was designed.

Question 5

Educational Psychology
-Harkins is a 7th grade math teacher. She is designing a test to see what her students have learned throughout the year. After creating test items, she administers the test to five former students and examines their results. She then considers their scores and makes decisions about which test items should be removed from the test and which should stay. Which step in test development does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Item analysis is the process of statistical analysis of test data based on a trial of the test. This information is used to make decisions about the test. Item analysis can help the test designer decide if some items on the test are too easy or too difficult. Item analysis can also help the test designer decide if the test format and other design decisions are best for the test.

Question 6

Educational Psychology
-Opal is a senior in high school. She does not know what to study in college or what type of career she wants in the future. Her guidance counselor suggests she take a vocational test that will consider her interests, abilities and attitudes and suggest a career path. What type of test is Opal taking?

Accepted Answer

Opal is taking an interest, attitude or value test. An interest, attitude or value test helps people identify interests, attitudes and values. These tests measure attitudes towards groups and practices, such as the elderly or capital punishment. Identifying their interests, attitudes, and values can help individuals make vocational decisions.

Question 7

Educational Psychology
-Jessica is an accountant who believes her eight-year old son is gifted. She buys an intelligence test from the Internet. As she suspected, the test results show that her son's intelligence is in the 98th percentile among children his age. What aspect of testing should be considered?

Accepted Answer

Administrator qualifications should be considered. Almost all tests have requirements for who can administer the test and interpret the results. In this example, Jessica's background as an accountant does not qualify her to administer an intelligence test or score and interpret the results. Additionally, Jessica may show bias towards her child, which could also influence his results.

Question 8

Educational Psychology
-Rogers is a psychologist specializing in personality testing. After completing a test battery on his patient, Mrs. Brown, he provides her with a report explaining the test results. Which right of test takers does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Test takers have the right to be informed, in language they understand, of test findings. They must also be provided with implications of the findings, such as any consequences or recommendations. After the results are given to the test taker, a qualified person should be available to answer any questions.

Question 9

Educational Psychology
-Cathy is seven years old and in the 3rd grade. She takes a standardized test at school and her parents are told that her score places her at age grade 4.2. What type of norm does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Grade norms are designed to indicate average test performance of students in a particular grade or over a range of grades. Grade norms are widely used to assess academic performance among children. Unlike age norms, grade norms allow for some developmental differences among children in the same grade. Grade norms are typically presented as the school year and month in which the student is placed. In this example, Cathy's score indicates her performance is equivalent to that of a typical student in the second month of 4th grade.

Question 10

Educational Psychology
-Espinoza is running a clinical trial to determine if a new drug can reduce depressive symptoms in depressed patients. Before beginning the test, Dr. Espinoza must rent an office, pay a staff, obtain licensing, and buy insurance. What type of test utility does this concern?

Accepted Answer

Cost is major consideration in evaluating test utility. Test utility refers to whether or not a test is useful and has practical value. In this example, Dr. Espinoza is responsible for determining if the cost of the test is worth the outcome of the test, given the test's budget.

Quiz 3: CLEP: Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology -Tina is trying to maintain her weight. She weighs herself once a week and her weight stays the same. What can we say about Tina's scale?

Educational Psychology -Rogers is a psychologist specializing in personality testing. After completing a test battery on his patient, Mrs. Brown, he provides her with a report explaining the test results. Which right of test takers does this describe?

Educational Psychology -Cathy is seven years old and in the 3rd grade. She takes a standardized test at school and her parents are told that her score places her at age grade 4.2. What type of norm does this describe?

Educational Psychology -Espinoza is running a clinical trial to determine if a new drug can reduce depressive symptoms in depressed patients. Before beginning the test, Dr. Espinoza must rent an office, pay a staff, obtain licensing, and buy insurance. What type of test utility does this concern?