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In the field of psychological measurement, what does the term 'scale' specifically refer to?
In the field of psychological measurement, what does the term 'scale' specifically refer to?
- A group of items arranged in order of difficulty or intensity (correct)
- The numerical system used to rate or report value on some measured dimension
- An array of subtests that share some common characteristic
- A separate instrument made up of items designed to evaluate a single characteristic
What is a battery in the context of psychological tests?
What is a battery in the context of psychological tests?
- An instrument designed to evaluate a single characteristic
- A subtest that measures a distinct and specific characteristic
- A group of several tests administered at one time to one person (correct)
- A whole test made up of several parts
Why are psychological tests considered as tools?
Why are psychological tests considered as tools?
- Because they can be exceedingly helpful when used appropriately and skillfully
- Because they are primarily marketed to professional psychologists and educators
- Because they are products primarily marketed to and used by professional psychologists
- Because they are always a means to an end and never an end in themselves (correct)
Who are the test authors usually, though not always, in the context of psychological testing?
Who are the test authors usually, though not always, in the context of psychological testing?
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What are psychological tests primarily marketed to and used by?
What are psychological tests primarily marketed to and used by?
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Which of the following best describes a psychological test?
Which of the following best describes a psychological test?
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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 significance of using norms derived from a group of individuals in the standardization process?
What is the significance of using norms derived from a group of individuals in the standardization process?
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Why are psychological tests often described as standardized?
Why are psychological tests often described as standardized?
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In essence, what are psychological tests?
In essence, what are psychological tests?
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