Exploring Standard Error of Measurement

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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?

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?

90%

99%

95%

68% (correct)

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of scores included in a 95% confidence interval?

95 out of 100 chances Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended measure of score precision when available?

Standard error of estimation Signup and view all the answers

How should the standard error of measurement be used in program eligibility determination?

In combination with other statistical information Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does the standard error of measurement (SEm) reflect?

The probability that an examinee's true score falls within a given range of scores Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the standard error of measurement (SEm) estimate?

The amount of error in the test scores Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following confidence intervals is most commonly reported in psychoeducational evaluation reports?

68% Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of scores that can be found within a 90% confidence interval?

Within 2 standard deviations from the mean Signup and view all the answers

What statistical information, besides the standard error of measurement (SEm) and confidence intervals, is used in interpreting test scores?

Standard error of estimation Signup and view all the answers

How should the standard error of measurement (SEm) be used in program eligibility determination?

It should be added to the obtained score Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the best estimate of a child's true score on a given test?

The obtained score Signup and view all the answers

What does the standard error of measurement (SEm) reflect?

The difference between the obtained score and the true score Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Is it appropriate to use the standard error of measurement (SEm) when determining program eligibility?

Yes, but only under limited conditions Signup and view all the answers

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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?

Which confidence interval is most commonly reported in psychoeducational evaluation reports?

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 recommended measure of score precision when available?

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 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?

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 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?

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 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)?

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?

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 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?

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?

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?

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