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Multiple Choice

This activity contains 19 questions.

	Which type of evidence for validity relates to the statement, “There is a high relationship between two existing instruments.”?   Face Predictive Construct Content

	Which type of evidence for validity relates to the statement, “This is a measure of an unobservable trait or condition.”?   Concurrent Predictive Construct Content

	If a person obtains the same test score each time it is taken, the test is said to be   predictive. valid. reliable. concurrent.

	Which of the following is not a source of measurement error?   Different scoring procedures Administering the same test Changes in directions Changes in time limits

	Which type of reliability refers to the comparability of items within a test?   Equivalence and stability Equivalence Internal consistency Stability

	Which factor should be considered in interpreting reliability coefficients?   The homogeneity of the group taking the test The number of items on an instrument All of the above The heterogeneity of the group taking the test The range of scores

	Which of the following terms describes a test where a student’s score is interpreted in terms of what material the student has or has not mastered?   Paper-and-pencil test Norm-referenced Counterbalancing Criterion-referenced

	Standardized tests are characterized   By uniform administration and scoring procedures As criterion referenced By established variability As norm referenced

	To accurately interpret norm-referenced test results, it is essential to know   The evidence presented for making predictions The characteristics of the norm group The level of performance desired The nature of the items answered correctly

	Aptitude tests are to achievement tests as ___________ performance is to ___________ performance.   Future, present Present, past Past, future Present, future

	Which of the following statements does NOT describe affective or noncognitive tests?   They have “right” answers. The reliability is generally lower than cognitive tests. They are susceptible to faking The results are interpreted by comparison with other individuals.

	Which answer describes the correct sequence for developing questionnaires?   Define objectives, write items, pretest Justify, pretest, define objectives Define objectives, pretest, write items Justify, pretest, write items

	In developing the format of a questionnaire, it is advisable to follow which of the following suggestions?   Keep it as short as possible Group related items together Keep instructions brief All of the above

	The best way to present items in a questionnaire is to   Use contingency questions as much as possible Mix up categories of questions to prevent response bias Use open spaces for answers to closed form questions Place response categories below questions

	A unique advantage of a semantic differential scale as compared to a Likert scale is that it   Can be answered very quickly Can be scored very easily Is difficult to construct Can be used to rank order responses

	Which statement is NOT an advantage of interviews over questionnaires?   Responses can be probed. Nonverbal responses can be noted. Scoring is less biased. The technique is flexible and adaptable.

	In quantitative research, an observer needs to   Become an active member of the group Remain detached from the group Have the latitude to become as involved with the group as necessary Become a participant

	Each of the following methods helps control observer bias EXCEPT   Using carefully trained observers Choosing observers carefully Using videotaped sessions Informing observers about the research hypotheses

	Non-reactive measures are described as   Biased Unbiased Unobtrusive Valid

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