14 Questions
Which of the following best describes the standard error of measurement (SEm)?
The SEm estimates how repeated measures of a person on the same instrument tend to be distributed around his or her 'true' score.
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.
Why is it unlikely for any test to yield the same scores for a given person each time they are retested?
All measurement contains some error.
According to the text, when should the standard error of measurement be added to a student's obtained score to determine eligibility for a gifted program?
When the added points result in a number that is at or above two standard deviations above the mean
What should be reflected in interpretative reports of test scores, according to the text?
The confidence one has regarding the range within which an examinee’s true score lies given their obtained score
Must the standard error of measurement be reported for all test scores, according to the text?
No, it does not have to be reported by the examiner in an interpretive report
Which of the following is the correct interpretation of a 68% confidence interval for an examinee's true score?
There is a 68% chance that the examinee's true score falls within the interval.
What is the recommended confidence interval that should be used in psychoeducational evaluation reports?
68%
Which of the following statements about the standard error of estimation (SEest) is true?
SEest takes into account regression toward the mean and the fact that extreme scores are more prone to error.
How should the standard error of measurement (SEm) be used in program eligibility determination?
It should be used based on the recommendations of the test publisher.
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Standard Error of Measurement (SEm)?
To 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 the child's abilities?
Behaviors exhibited by the child during evaluation
What should the examiner do if the obtained score is judged to not be the best estimate of the child's true score?
Dismiss the obtained score as the best estimate
Is it appropriate to use the Standard Error of Measurement (SEm) when determining program eligibility?
Yes, but only under limited conditions
Test your knowledge on Standard Error of Measurement (SEm) with this quiz. Learn about its characteristics and how it reflects the probability of an examinee's true score falling within a specific range of scores. Explore concepts like confidence levels and how they relate to SEm.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
