10 Questions
What is the importance of measurement in psychological research?
To ensure that psychological tests are valid and reliable in assessing the constructs they are designed to measure.
What are the key statistical concepts in test analysis?
Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and correlation.
What are the methods and steps of psychological test construction?
Item development, item analysis, test tryout, and test revision.
Why is test validation and reliability important in psychological testing?
To ensure that the test measures what it is intended to measure consistently and accurately over time.
What are the types of interviews used in psychological assessment?
Structured, semi-structured, and unstructured interviews.
What is the purpose of a psychological test?
To measure characteristics of human beings that pertain to behavior.
What are the defining features of most psychological tests?
Standardized procedure, behavior sample, scores or categories, norms or standards, prediction of non-test behavior.
What is the difference between norm-referenced test and criterion-referenced test?
Norm-referenced tests compare a score to others, while criterion-referenced tests compare a score to a specified cut-off score.
What is the role of items in a psychological test?
Items are specific stimuli to which a person responds overtly and can be scored or evaluated.
How would you describe the legitimate purposes, misuses, and limitations of psychological testing?
Legitimate purposes include measuring constructs, while misuses can lead to inaccurate predictions. Limitations include imperfect measures.
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