Measurement and Methodology-Psychometrics, Test Construction, Reliability, Validity [GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Psychology]: Questions 9 - 13 of 52
Access detailed explanations (illustrated with images and videos) to 545 questions. Access all new questions- tracking exam pattern and syllabus. View the complete topic-wise distribution of questions. Unlimited Access, Unlimited Time, on Unlimited Devices!
View Sample Explanation or View Features.
Rs. 350.00 -OR-
How to register? Already Subscribed?
Question 9
Question
MCQ▾Discriminant evidence of construct validity is otherwise known as
Choices
| Choice (5) | Response | |
|---|---|---|
a. | convergent validity. | |
b. | face validity | |
c. | discriminant validity. | |
d. | predictive validity. | |
e. | factor analytic validity. | |
Question 10
Question
MCQ▾External validity refers to the extent to which the results of an experiment can be generalized to and across different ________.
Choices
| Choice (5) | Response | |
|---|---|---|
a. | Subjects. | |
b. | Situations. | |
c. | Experimenters. | |
d. | Procedures. | |
e. | All a., b., c. and d. are correct | |
Question 11
Question
MCQ▾In the language of psychometrics, reliability refers primarily to
Choices
| Choice (5) | Response | |
|---|---|---|
a. | consistency in measurement. | |
b. | measurement methods | |
c. | speed of measurement. | |
d. | expertise in measurement. | |
e. | dependability in measurement. | |
Question 12
Question
MCQ▾The degree of correlation among all of the items on a scale
Choices
| Choice (5) | Response | |
|---|---|---|
a. | may be estimated by means of the Rulon formula. | |
b. | is referred to as inter-item consistency. | |
c. | may be estimated by means of KR-20. | |
d. | All a., b. and c. are correct | |
e. | None of the above | |
Question 13
Question
MCQ▾Stated succinctly, test validity refers to a judgment concerning
Choices
| Choice (5) | Response | |
|---|---|---|
a. | How sound the evidence is that supports conclusions from it. | |
b. | evidence does not support the conclusion | |
c. | How well a test measures what it purports to measure. | |
d. | Why the test should or should not be used for a specific purpose. | |
e. | How consistent a test measures what it purports to measure. | |