Exploring Standard Error of Measurement
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>When the added points result in a number that is at or above two standard deviations above the mean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be reflected in interpretative reports of test scores, according to the text?

    <p>The confidence one has regarding the range within which an examinee’s true score lies given their obtained score</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Must the standard error of measurement be reported for all test scores, according to the text?

    <p>No, it does not have to be reported by the examiner in an interpretive report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct interpretation of a 68% confidence interval for an examinee's true score?

    <p>There is a 68% chance that the examinee's true score falls within the interval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended confidence interval that should be used in psychoeducational evaluation reports?

    <p>68%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the standard error of estimation (SEest) is true?

    <p>SEest takes into account regression toward the mean and the fact that extreme scores are more prone to error.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It should be used based on the recommendations of the test publisher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of the Standard Error of Measurement (SEm)?

    <p>To reflect the probability that an examinee's true score falls within a given range of scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors may call into question the confidence in the obtained score as the best estimate of the child's abilities?

    <p>Behaviors exhibited by the child during evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the examiner do if the obtained score is judged to not be the best estimate of the child's true score?

    <p>Dismiss the obtained score as the best estimate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is it appropriate to use the Standard Error of Measurement (SEm) when determining program eligibility?

    <p>Yes, but only under limited conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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