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What is the precise meaning of 'scale' in the field of psychological measurement?
What is the precise meaning of 'scale' in the field of psychological measurement?
- It is a separate instrument made up of items designed to evaluate a single characteristic
- It refers to an array of subtests that share some common characteristic
- It refers to a whole test made up of several parts
- It refers to a group of items that pertain to a single variable and are arranged in order of difficulty or intensity (correct)
What does the term 'battery' refer to in the context of psychological testing?
What does the term 'battery' refer to in the context of psychological testing?
- A separate instrument made up of items designed to evaluate a single characteristic
- A whole test made up of several parts
- A group of several tests or subtests administered at one time to one person (correct)
- An array of subtests that share some common characteristic
What is the primary purpose of psychological tests as products?
What is the primary purpose of psychological tests as products?
- To be used by professional psychologists and educators (correct)
- To limit or thwart their usefulness
- To provide practical applications
- To generate profits for the test authors
Who are the test users primarily interested in when considering the tests they use?
Who are the test users primarily interested in when considering the tests they use?
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What is the process of arriving at the sequencing of the items within a scale called?
What is the process of arriving at the sequencing of the items within a scale called?
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What is the primary purpose of standardizing test procedures?
What is the primary purpose of standardizing test procedures?
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What is the normative or standardization sample used for in psychological testing?
What is the normative or standardization sample used for in psychological testing?
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How are psychological tests described as standardized?
How are psychological tests described as standardized?
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What is the essence of psychological tests, according to the text?
What is the essence of psychological tests, according to the text?
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In what way do psychological tests obtain samples of behavior, according to the text?
In what way do psychological tests obtain samples of behavior, according to the text?
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