Measurement and Methodology-Psychometrics, Test Construction, Reliability, Validity [GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Psychology]: Questions 14 - 17 of 52
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Question 14
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MCQ▾A local validation study is a study
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| Choice (5) | Response | |
|---|---|---|
a. | undertaken by the original test publisher for any purpose. | |
b. | undertaken by major test publisher for experiments | |
c. | conducted by test-takers from a particular locality or community. | |
d. | undertaken by certified test developers from a specific locality. | |
e. | conducted by test users who plans to alter a test in some way. | |
Question 15
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MCQ▾It has been characterized as the “Rodney Dangerfield of psychometric variables.” It is
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| Choice (5) | Response | |
|---|---|---|
a. | face validity. | |
b. | odd-even reliability. | |
c. | variance. | |
d. | marital satisfaction. | |
e. | construct validity | |
Question 16
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MCQ▾In order to establish the construct validity of a test, evidence could be gathered indicating that
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| Choice (5) | Response | |
|---|---|---|
a. | the test measures a single concept. | |
b. | expected changes in test performance occur as a result of experience. | |
c. | expected changes in test performance occur over time. | |
d. | All a., b. and c. are correct | |
e. | Question does not provide sufficient data or is vague | |
Question 17
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MCQ▾A researcher is studying the effect of diet on depression. The hypothesis is that a diet high in carbohydrates will help to alleviate the symptoms of depression. The group being studied is a random group of depressed inpatients. Every other day the subjects fill out the depression symptoms inventory. In the above study, the symptom inventory provides information about the
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| Choice (5) | Response | |
|---|---|---|
a. | interaction effect | |
b. | confounding variable | |
c. | independent variable | |
d. | control variable | |
e. | dependent variable | |