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Which of the following statements is true about the standard error of measurement (SEm)?
Which of the following statements is true about the standard error of measurement (SEm)?
- SEm estimates the reliability of a test. (correct)
- SEm measures the average deviation of repeated measures from the true score.
- SEm is directly related to the validity of a test.
- SEm provides a perfect reflection of the true score.
What does it mean if the standard error of measurement (SEm) for a test is large?
What does it mean if the standard error of measurement (SEm) for a test is large?
- The test yields consistent scores for a person each time they are retested.
- The test is highly reliable.
- The test has a low reliability and less precision in the measures taken and scores obtained. (correct)
- The test measures the true score with high precision.
Which confidence interval is most commonly reported in psychoeducational evaluation reports?
Which confidence interval is most commonly reported in psychoeducational evaluation reports?
- 90%
- 99%
- 95%
- 68% (correct)
What should an evaluator do if they cannot interpret the test data with a high level of confidence?
What should an evaluator do if they cannot interpret the test data with a high level of confidence?
What is the range of scores included in a 95% confidence interval?
What is the range of scores included in a 95% confidence interval?
What is the recommended measure of score precision when available?
What is the recommended measure of score precision when available?
How should the standard error of measurement be used in program eligibility determination?
How should the standard error of measurement be used in program eligibility determination?
According to the text, when should the standard error of measurement (SEm) be added to a student's obtained score to deem them eligible for the gifted program?
According to the text, when should the standard error of measurement (SEm) be added to a student's obtained score to deem them eligible for the gifted program?
According to the text, when should the standard error of measurement (SEm) be subtracted from a student's score to deem them eligible for the mentally handicapped program?
According to the text, when should the standard error of measurement (SEm) be subtracted from a student's score to deem them eligible for the mentally handicapped program?
According to the text, must the standard error of measurement (SEm) be reported for all test scores?
According to the text, must the standard error of measurement (SEm) be reported for all test scores?
Which of the following is the best estimate of a child's true score on a test, assuming appropriate test administration procedures, good effort and motivation, and no undue influence from testing conditions?
Which of the following is the best estimate of a child's true score on a test, assuming appropriate test administration procedures, good effort and motivation, and no undue influence from testing conditions?
What does the standard error of measurement (SEm) reflect?
What does the standard error of measurement (SEm) reflect?
What factors may call into question the confidence in the obtained score as the best estimate of a child's abilities?
What factors may call into question the confidence in the obtained score as the best estimate of a child's abilities?
Under what conditions is it appropriate to use the standard error of measurement (SEm) when determining program eligibility?
Under what conditions is it appropriate to use the standard error of measurement (SEm) when determining program eligibility?
According to the text, what does the standard error of measurement (SEm) estimate?
According to the text, what does the standard error of measurement (SEm) estimate?
According to the text, what should an evaluator do if they cannot interpret the test data with a high level of confidence?
According to the text, what should an evaluator do if they cannot interpret the test data with a high level of confidence?
According to the text, what is the relationship between the standard error of measurement (SEm) and the reliability of a test?
According to the text, what is the relationship between the standard error of measurement (SEm) and the reliability of a test?
Which of the following statements is true about the standard error of measurement (SEm)?
Which of the following statements is true about the standard error of measurement (SEm)?
What does it mean if the standard error of measurement (SEm) for a test is large?
What does it mean if the standard error of measurement (SEm) for a test is large?
Under what conditions is it appropriate to use the standard error of measurement (SEm) when determining program eligibility?
Under what conditions is it appropriate to use the standard error of measurement (SEm) when determining program eligibility?
Which of the following confidence intervals is most commonly reported in psychoeducational evaluation reports?
Which of the following confidence intervals is most commonly reported in psychoeducational evaluation reports?
What is the range of scores that can be found within a 90% confidence interval?
What is the range of scores that can be found within a 90% confidence interval?
What statistical information, besides the standard error of measurement (SEm) and confidence intervals, is used in interpreting test scores?
What statistical information, besides the standard error of measurement (SEm) and confidence intervals, is used in interpreting test scores?
How should the standard error of measurement (SEm) be used in program eligibility determination?
How should the standard error of measurement (SEm) be used in program eligibility determination?
According to the text, what is the best estimate of a child's true score on a given test?
According to the text, what is the best estimate of a child's true score on a given test?
What does the standard error of measurement (SEm) reflect?
What does the standard error of measurement (SEm) reflect?
According to the text, when should additional testing be indicated?
According to the text, when should additional testing be indicated?
Is it appropriate to use the standard error of measurement (SEm) when determining program eligibility?
Is it appropriate to use the standard error of measurement (SEm) when determining program eligibility?
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