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Which of the following best describes the standard error of measurement (SEm)?
Which of the following best describes the standard error of measurement (SEm)?
- The SEm is the error that occurs when a test is administered incorrectly.
- The SEm is a measure of the variability in scores obtained by different people on the same test.
- The SEm estimates how repeated measures of a person on the same instrument tend to be distributed around his or her 'true' score. (correct)
- The SEm is the difference between a person's true score and their observed score on a test.
What is the relationship between the standard error of measurement (SEm) and the reliability of a test?
What is the relationship between the standard error of measurement (SEm) and the reliability of a test?
- The larger the SEm, the higher the reliability of the test.
- The smaller the SEm, the higher the reliability of the test.
- The smaller the SEm, the lower the reliability of the test.
- The larger the SEm, the lower the reliability of the test. (correct)
Why is it unlikely for any test to yield the same scores for a given person each time they are retested?
Why is it unlikely for any test to yield the same scores for a given person each time they are retested?
- The test is not standardized.
- The test is not reliable.
- All measurement contains some error. (correct)
- The test is biased towards certain individuals.
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?
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?
What should be reflected in interpretative reports of test scores, according to the text?
What should be reflected in interpretative reports of test scores, according to the text?
Must the standard error of measurement be reported for all test scores, according to the text?
Must the standard error of measurement be reported for all test scores, according to the text?
Which of the following is the correct interpretation of a 68% confidence interval for an examinee's true score?
Which of the following is the correct interpretation of a 68% confidence interval for an examinee's true score?
What is the recommended confidence interval that should be used in psychoeducational evaluation reports?
What is the recommended confidence interval that should be used in psychoeducational evaluation reports?
Which of the following statements about the standard error of estimation (SEest) is true?
Which of the following statements about the standard error of estimation (SEest) is true?
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 purpose of the Standard Error of Measurement (SEm)?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Standard Error of Measurement (SEm)?
What factors may call into question the confidence in the obtained score as the best estimate of the child's abilities?
What factors may call into question the confidence in the obtained score as the best estimate of the child's abilities?
What should the examiner do if the obtained score is judged to not be the best estimate of the child's true score?
What should the examiner do if the obtained score is judged to not be the best estimate of the child's true score?
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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