Factoring in Construct Validity

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Which tests were combined to create the ASVAB?

Arithmetic and spatial relationship tests
Vocabulary and arithmetic tests
Vocabulary, arithmetic, and spatial relationship tests (correct)
Vocabulary and spatial relationship tests

What is the purpose of the active learning materials in this week's content?

To practice taking the ASVAB Army A and Army B tests
To critically think about the content and purpose of the ASVAB (correct)
To learn about the history of aptitude tests
To compare the ASVAB to other aptitude tests

When were the individual aptitude tests developed?

After World War II (correct)
During World War II
During the creation of the ASVAB
Before World War II

What subjects were included in the individual aptitude tests?

Vocabulary, arithmetic, and spatial relationship (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ASVAB?

A test for vocational aptitude (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are participants asked to do in the active learning materials?

Take the ASVAB Army A and Army B tests (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the individual aptitude tests developed after World War II?

To determine vocational aptitude (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the ASVAB?

To determine vocational aptitude (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the content of the active learning materials?

Mathematical equations and problem-solving (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the ASVAB?

Physical fitness (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)?

CFA is used to test a pre-specified hypothesis or model based on existing theory or prior research. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)?

To identify commonalities (factors) amongst items or different tests. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did Edwin G. Boring say about intelligence tests?

Intelligence is what the tests test. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is interactionalism in the context of intelligence?

The complex concept by which heredity and environment interact and influence the development of intelligence. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of factor analysis in the context of intelligence?

To identify commonalities (factors) amongst items or different tests. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What were the Army Alpha and Army Beta tests used for during World War I?

To screen personnel for military service. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What were the Army General Classification Test (AGCT) and Navy General Classification Test (NGCT) used for during World War II?

To test recruits' general learning ability. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of specialized aptitude tests during World War II?

To assess recruits' suitability for specific technical fields. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a 2nd order factor in factor analysis?

To examine the presence of 2nd order factors in a correlation matrix of factor scores. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major theme in theories of Binet, Wechler, and Piaget?

The focus on identifying the ability or groups of abilities deemed to constitute intelligence. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which two psychologists proposed factor analysis as a way of demonstrating construct validity?

Cronbach and Meehl (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of exploratory factor analysis (EFA)?

To generate hypotheses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)?

EFA is used for data exploration, while CFA is used for hypothesis testing (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who invented factor analysis?

Pearson (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of factor analysis in test construction?

To identify complex items (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of factor analysis in theory validation?

To validate a theoretical framework (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)?

To validate a theoretical framework (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of factor analysis mentioned in the text?

Exploratory and confirmatory (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of exploratory factor analysis (EFA)?

Data exploration and hypothesis generation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of factor analysis in test validation?