28 Questions
Which of the following statements is true about the standard error of measurement (SEm)?
SEm estimates the reliability of a test.
What does it mean if the standard error of measurement (SEm) for a test is large?
The test has a low reliability and less precision in the measures taken and scores obtained.
Which confidence interval is most commonly reported in psychoeducational evaluation reports?
68%
What should an evaluator do if they cannot interpret the test data with a high level of confidence?
Secure additional data instead of leaving the data open to alternative interpretations.
What is the range of scores included in a 95% confidence interval?
95 out of 100 chances
What is the recommended measure of score precision when available?
Standard error of estimation
How should the standard error of measurement be used in program eligibility determination?
In combination with other statistical information
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?
When the added points result in a number that is at or above two standard deviations above the mean
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?
One would not routinely subtract the SEm from a student’s score at the lower end of the distribution to deem the student eligible for the mentally handicapped program
According to the text, must the standard error of measurement (SEm) be reported for all test scores?
No, the standard error of measurement does not have to be reported by the examiner in an interpretive report
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?
The obtained score
What does the standard error of measurement (SEm) reflect?
The probability that an examinee's true score falls within a given range of scores
What factors may call into question the confidence in the obtained score as the best estimate of a child's abilities?
Behaviors exhibited by the child during evaluation
Under what conditions is it appropriate to use the standard error of measurement (SEm) when determining program eligibility?
When using valid tests and evaluation materials administered and interpreted by trained personnel
According to the text, what does the standard error of measurement (SEm) estimate?
The amount of error in the test scores
According to the text, what should an evaluator do if they cannot interpret the test data with a high level of confidence?
Secure additional data
According to the text, what is the relationship between the standard error of measurement (SEm) and the reliability of a test?
The larger the SEm, the lower the reliability of the test
Which of the following statements is true about the standard error of measurement (SEm)?
The SEm reflects the range within which an examinee's true score lies given their obtained score.
What does it mean if the standard error of measurement (SEm) for a test is large?
The test has a high degree of measurement error.
Under what conditions is it appropriate to use the standard error of measurement (SEm) when determining program eligibility?
When the SEm is added to the obtained score and the result is within the recommended confidence intervals.
Which of the following confidence intervals is most commonly reported in psychoeducational evaluation reports?
68%
What is the range of scores that can be found within a 90% confidence interval?
Within 2 standard deviations from the mean
What statistical information, besides the standard error of measurement (SEm) and confidence intervals, is used in interpreting test scores?
Standard error of estimation
How should the standard error of measurement (SEm) be used in program eligibility determination?
It should be added to the obtained score
According to the text, what is the best estimate of a child's true score on a given test?
The obtained score
What does the standard error of measurement (SEm) reflect?
The difference between the obtained score and the true score
According to the text, when should additional testing be indicated?
When the obtained score is judged to not be the best estimate of the child's abilities
Is it appropriate to use the standard error of measurement (SEm) when determining program eligibility?
Yes, but only under limited conditions
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