11 Questions
What does standardization imply in the context of testing?
Establishing rules for test administration
What is the purpose of norms in test development?
To provide a standardized reference group
What differentiates psychological measurement devices or procedures according to the text?
Scoring and interpretation procedures
In testing, what does 'CFAST' refer to?
A standardized testing procedure
How are norms typically obtained in the process of test development?
From normative or standardization samples
What role does a common yardstick play in the context of testing procedures?
Applying a standardized criterion to test results
What are the three defining characteristics of a psychological test?
Sample of behavior, standardization conditions, established rules for scoring
According to Cronbach (1960), what is the purpose of a psychological test?
To compare behaviors of two or more people or compare the performance of the same person at different points in time
Who defined a psychological test as 'a systematic procedure for comparing two or more people'?
Cronbach
What is NOT a characteristic of a psychological test according to the information provided?
Random selection of behavior samples
What defines the purpose of a psychological test as per Anastasi & Urbina (1997)?
To systematically measure behavior samples for comparison
Learn about the concept of psychological tests, which are objective and standardized measures of behavior. Explore the defining characteristics of psychological tests such as being a sample of behavior obtained under standardization conditions.
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