30 Questions
Which tests were combined to create the ASVAB?
Vocabulary, arithmetic, and spatial relationship tests
What is the purpose of the active learning materials in this week's content?
To critically think about the content and purpose of the ASVAB
When were the individual aptitude tests developed?
After World War II
What subjects were included in the individual aptitude tests?
Vocabulary, arithmetic, and spatial relationship
What is the ASVAB?
A test for vocational aptitude
What are participants asked to do in the active learning materials?
Take the ASVAB Army A and Army B tests
What was the purpose of the individual aptitude tests developed after World War II?
To determine vocational aptitude
What is the goal of the ASVAB?
To determine vocational aptitude
What is the content of the active learning materials?
Mathematical equations and problem-solving
Which of the following is NOT a component of the ASVAB?
Physical fitness
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.
What is the purpose of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)?
To identify commonalities (factors) amongst items or different tests.
According to the text, what did Edwin G. Boring say about intelligence tests?
Intelligence is what the tests test.
What is interactionalism in the context of intelligence?
The complex concept by which heredity and environment interact and influence the development of intelligence.
What is the purpose of factor analysis in the context of intelligence?
To identify commonalities (factors) amongst items or different tests.
What were the Army Alpha and Army Beta tests used for during World War I?
To screen personnel for military service.
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.
What is the purpose of specialized aptitude tests during World War II?
To assess recruits' suitability for specific technical fields.
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.
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.
Which two psychologists proposed factor analysis as a way of demonstrating construct validity?
Cronbach and Meehl
What is the purpose of exploratory factor analysis (EFA)?
To generate hypotheses
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
Who invented factor analysis?
Pearson
What is the purpose of factor analysis in test construction?
To identify complex items
What is the goal of factor analysis in theory validation?
To validate a theoretical framework
What is the purpose of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)?
To validate a theoretical framework
What are the two types of factor analysis mentioned in the text?
Exploratory and confirmatory
What is the primary use of exploratory factor analysis (EFA)?
Data exploration and hypothesis generation
What is the purpose of factor analysis in test validation?
To identify complex items
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