18 Questions
What does the term 'validity' refer to in the context of measurement scales?
The degree to which a scale measures what it is intended to measure
Which type of validity concerns the relationship between scale scores and some measurable criterion?
Criterion validity
What is the main focus of construct validity?
Testing a scale in terms of theoretically derived hypotheses concerning the underlying variable
Which type of validity refers to the adequacy with which a measure or scale has sampled from the intended domain of content?
Content validity
According to the text, what can be used as a source for further information on psychological tests?
Kline (2005)
Which type of validity involves investigating the relationship with other unrelated constructs?
Discriminant validity
What does the test-retest reliability of a scale indicate?
The stability of the scale over two different occasions
Which measure is used to assess internal consistency?
Cronbach's coefficient alpha
What type of reliability can be affected by the nature of the construct being measured?
Test-retest reliability
What is the primary purpose of assessing internal consistency?
To measure the extent to which the items in the scale are measuring the same underlying attribute
Which indicator can show a more reliable scale?
High test-retest correlations
What is a limitation of using test-retest reliability for mood scales?
They are not stable over a period of a few weeks
What is the primary purpose of assessing test-retest reliability?
To assess the stability of a scale over time
Which measure is used to assess internal consistency?
Cronbach's coefficient alpha
What type of reliability can be affected by the nature of the construct being measured?
Test-retest reliability
What is a limitation of using internal consistency for mood scales?
Low test-retest correlations
Which type of validity refers to the adequacy with which a measure or scale has sampled from the intended domain of content?
Content validity
According to the text, what can be used as a source for further information on psychological tests?
'The Handbook of Psychological Assessment'
Test your knowledge on the validity of measurement scales including content, criterion, and construct validity. Understand the importance and methods of validating measurement scales.
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