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What is the primary difference between reliability and validity in psychometric testing?
What is the primary difference between reliability and validity in psychometric testing?
- Reliability only applies to numerical data, while validity is used for qualitative assessments.
- Reliability is concerned with the length of the test, while validity is related to the number of questions.
- Reliability refers to the accuracy of the test, while validity refers to its consistency.
- Reliability measures consistency of results, whereas validity measures if the test is assessing what it intends to. (correct)
Which type of validity evaluates whether a test predicts relevant real-world outcomes?
Which type of validity evaluates whether a test predicts relevant real-world outcomes?
- Content Validity
- Criterion Validity (correct)
- Face Validity
- Convergent Validity
What is the main purpose of factor analysis in psychometrics?
What is the main purpose of factor analysis in psychometrics?
- To enhance the clarity of individual scores on a test.
- To measure the reliability of individual test items.
- To identify underlying relationships among many variables. (correct)
- To establish the validity of a single test question.
Which of the following best describes noise in the context of measurement?
Which of the following best describes noise in the context of measurement?
What is face validity concerned with?
What is face validity concerned with?
Which early researcher is known for introducing the concept of general intelligence (g)?
Which early researcher is known for introducing the concept of general intelligence (g)?
What was a significant aspect of the eugenics movement?
What was a significant aspect of the eugenics movement?
What does the person-situation debate primarily question?
What does the person-situation debate primarily question?
Which measurement principle distinguishes psychological traits from physical measurements?
Which measurement principle distinguishes psychological traits from physical measurements?
How did Galton and Pearson contribute to differential psychology?
How did Galton and Pearson contribute to differential psychology?
What is a criticism often associated with the concept of genetic determinism?
What is a criticism often associated with the concept of genetic determinism?
What is an example of systematic error in psychological measurement?
What is an example of systematic error in psychological measurement?
Regardless of the context, which statement accurately reflects the nature of psychological traits?
Regardless of the context, which statement accurately reflects the nature of psychological traits?
Flashcards
Bias (in measurements)
Bias (in measurements)
A consistent error that pulls measurements away from the true value.
Psychometrics Reliability
Psychometrics Reliability
Consistency of measurements across different tests, time, or raters.
Psychometrics Validity
Psychometrics Validity
How well a test measures what it's designed to measure.
Factor Analysis (Purpose)
Factor Analysis (Purpose)
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Latent Variables
Latent Variables
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Personality Traits
Personality Traits
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Person-Situation Debate
Person-Situation Debate
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General Intelligence (g)
General Intelligence (g)
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Intelligence Test
Intelligence Test
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Eugenics
Eugenics
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Psychological Measurement
Psychological Measurement
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Error in Measurement
Error in Measurement
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Psychological Measures-Inference
Psychological Measures-Inference
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Study Notes
Early Personality Researchers
- Personality traits are reflected in language.
- Key researchers like Allport, Murray, Fiske, and Goldberg contributed to personality trait understanding and measurement.
- The person-situation debate explores whether behavior is more influenced by personality traits or situational contexts.
Early Intelligence Researchers
- Galton and Pearson believed psychological traits, including intelligence, are inherited and measurable.
- Charles Spearman developed factor analysis and introduced the concept of "g" (general intelligence), suggesting a single underlying ability.
- Alfred Binet created the first intelligence test to identify children needing special educational support.
Eugenics
- Eugenics aimed to improve the human gene pool through selective breeding.
- Positive eugenics promoted reproduction of individuals with desired traits, while negative eugenics discouraged reproduction of those with undesirable traits.
- Eugenics is criticized for its genetic determinism, oversimplifying the complex interplay of genes and environment.
Psychological Measurement
- Psychological traits, like intelligence and aggression, are inferred from behaviors.
- Psychological measurements should exhibit consistency over time.
- Internal psychological states are only directly accessible to the individual.
Error in Measurement
- Measurement error is the difference between the observed value and the true value.
- Stochastic processes are unpredictable variations causing scores to differ from true values, while systematic processes create consistent errors and bias.
Psychometrics
- Reliability is measurement consistency.
- Validity assesses whether a test measures what it intends to. Validity types include content, construct, face, convergent, discriminant, criterion, and predictive.
- A test can be reliable but not valid.
Factor Analysis
- Factor analysis identifies patterns of association between variables.
- Priori factor analysis creates subsets for specific relationships before the test, while posteriori analysis analyzes existing data afterwards.
- Correlation examines the relationship between two variables, while factor analysis examines relationships amongst many variables to identify underlying (latent) factors.
- Latent variables are unseen factors explaining correlations among observed variables.
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Description
Explore the foundational theories and contributions of early personality and intelligence researchers. This quiz covers key figures like Allport, Murray, and Spearman, as well as discuss the controversial topic of eugenics. Understand how these concepts shaped the field of psychology.
