30 Questions
What is the primary focus of assessment?
How an individual processes
What is the role of the assessor in the assessment process?
Selecting tests and interpreting results
What is one of the challenges in computerized test administration?
Transforming the test data into a scorable format
What is the typical outcome of testing?
A test score
What is a major issue with regard to computer-assisted psychological assessment (CAPA)?
Accessibility of test administration software
What skill is required for testing?
Technical skills in test administration
What is the purpose of the guidelines published by the American Psychological Association (APA)?
To assist professionals in providing informed and developmentally appropriate services
In ancient China, what was the purpose of testing?
To select applicants for government positions
What is one of the rights of test takers?
The right to know why they are being evaluated
What is a challenge associated with computerized test administration?
Meaningfully interpreting the test data
During the Song Dynasty, what was emphasized in testing?
Knowledge of classical literature
What is an issue with regard to online testing?
Unprofessional, unregulated online testing
What is the name of the personal data sheet developed by Woodworth?
Woodworth Psychoneurotic Inventory
What is the main advantage of self-report measures?
Respondents are best qualified to provide answers about themselves
What is the underlying assumption of projective tests?
That an individual will project their own fears and hopes onto an ambiguous stimulus
What is culture defined as in the context of psychological assessments?
The socially transmitted behavior patterns, beliefs, and products of work of a particular population, community, or group
Why is verbal communication important in psychological assessments?
Because the examiner and examinee must speak the same language
What is an example of nonverbal communication in psychological assessments?
Facial expressions
What is the primary way to infer the existence of constructs?
By interpreting overt behavior
What is the purpose of defining a construct in a clear operational way?
To provide test users with a clear understanding of the construct
What is the assumption underlying cumulative scoring?
The more the testtaker responds in a particular direction, the higher they are on the targeted ability
What is the primary difference between trait and state, according to the definitions used?
Traits are a way in which one individual varies from another
What is the outcome of measuring traits and states by means of a test?
A test score that represents the strength of the targeted ability or trait
What is essential to develop when creating a test to measure traits and states?
Both appropriate test items and ways to score and interpret the results
What is the term for a source of error that fluctuates from one testing situation to another with no discernible pattern?
Noise
What is the characteristic of a systematic error?
It is constant or proportionate to the true value of the variable being measured
What is an example of a source of systematic error?
A 12-inch ruler
What is item sampling?
Variation among items within a test
What is an example of an untoward influence during test administration?
A noisy testing environment
What happens to a systematic error once it becomes known?
It becomes fixable
This quiz explores the differences between assessment and testing in educational settings, including the role of the evaluator and the skills required for effective assessment. It covers the importance of the evaluator in the assessment process and how they select tools and draw conclusions. Understand the key concepts and applications of assessment and testing in education.
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