30 Questions
What term refers to the degree to which all the items on a test measure the same construct?
Inter-item reliability
What is the formula for calculating the split-half coefficient?
Spearman-brown
Which method is used for more continuous, ordinal measures?
Cronbach's alpha
Which type of validity refers to the extent to which the result of a particular test or measurement corresponds to those of a previously established measurement for the same construct?
Criterion validity
When a measure agrees with other measurements that assess the same construct, it is referred to as:
Convergent validity
Which term refers to how accurately an assessment or measurement tool taps into the various aspects of the specific construct in question?
Construct validity
What is the process of splitting the questions on a test into two halves and treating one half as the test and the other half as the retest?
Split-half reliability
Which type of validity is determined by calculating the correlation between the results of the assessment and the subsequent targeted behavior?
Criterion validity
What type of validity involves measurement that are administered at the same time?
Concurrent validity
What does a coefficient of stability between 0.7 and 0.6 mean?
Acceptable reliability
Which type of reliability calculates the reliability of a test for nonobjective or not dichotomous items?
Cronbach's alpha
Which type of validity is heavily influenced by the reviewer's personal experience?
Face validity
Which type of reliability is closely related to the split-half reliability?
Test-retest reliability
Which of the following is NOT a specific thing that can improve reliability?
Chance factors
Concurrent and predictive validity are components of which type of validity?
Criterion validity
A measurement has _____ when its items cover all aspects of the construct being measured.
Content validity
Which method is used when the rating is nominal and discrete?
Cohen's kappa
What refers to the increases in test results when a test is taken two or more times?
Practice effect
Which term refers to the degree to which raters are consistent in their observations and scoring when multiple people score the test results?
Inter-rater reliability
What factor could make an instrument less reliable when conducting psychological assessments?
Traits of the subjects
In developing measurement tools like intelligence tests, surveys, and self-report assessments, which aspect is crucial?
Validity
Which type of reliability measures both temporal stability and consistency of responses to different item samples?
Test-retest reliability
What is the aspect that reflects the extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure and not some unrelated construct?
Discriminant validity
What aspect of measurement is often determined by consulting experts knowledgeable about the construct being measured?
Content validity
Which type of reliability refers to the consistency between different raters or observers evaluating the same behavior or performance?
Inter-rater reliability
A reliability coefficient between 0.8 and 0.9 indicates what level of reliability?
Good reliability
Which statistical method is commonly used to assess the internal consistency of a measure or test?
Cronbach's alpha
What does the term "reliability" refer to in the context of psychological measurement?
The extent to which a measure gives consistent results
Which type of reliability is closely related to the split-half reliability method?
Internal consistency
Which of the following is a potential threat to the construct validity of a measure?
Both A and B
Test your knowledge on psychological assessment, measurement, and psychometrics with this quiz. Explore concepts like reliability, validity, and standardization of measurement tools used in psychology.
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