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What effect describes the phenomenon where practice leads to improved scores over time?
What effect describes the phenomenon where practice leads to improved scores over time?
- Measurement Error
- Interference Effect
- Practice Effect (correct)
- Random Carryover
Which theory focuses on the range of item difficulty to assess an individual's ability level?
Which theory focuses on the range of item difficulty to assess an individual's ability level?
- Item Response Theory (correct)
- Cognitive Load Theory
- Factor Analysis
- Classical Test Theory
What is the primary method for estimating reliability that uses different test forms to measure the same attribute?
What is the primary method for estimating reliability that uses different test forms to measure the same attribute?
- Split-Half Method
- Internal Consistency
- Bayesian Reliability
- Parallel Forms Method (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for parallel forms of a test?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for parallel forms of a test?
What type of reliability is assessed by administering the same test to the same group on two different occasions?
What type of reliability is assessed by administering the same test to the same group on two different occasions?
Which of the following is a limitation of Classical Test Theory?
Which of the following is a limitation of Classical Test Theory?
What is meant by 'random carryover' in the context of test reliability?
What is meant by 'random carryover' in the context of test reliability?
How does increasing the number of test items affect reliability?
How does increasing the number of test items affect reliability?
What is the range of reliability estimates considered acceptable for most basic research purposes?
What is the range of reliability estimates considered acceptable for most basic research purposes?
What do low correlation scores in item analysis suggest about a test item?
What do low correlation scores in item analysis suggest about a test item?
Which of the following technologies is NOT mentioned as a method for recording behaviors?
Which of the following technologies is NOT mentioned as a method for recording behaviors?
What is the main challenge associated with behavioral observation?
What is the main challenge associated with behavioral observation?
Which method is mentioned for assessing potential correlations in testing?
Which method is mentioned for assessing potential correlations in testing?
What does it indicate if a test is considered unreliable?
What does it indicate if a test is considered unreliable?
What is a feature of tests that are categorized as having good reliability?
What is a feature of tests that are categorized as having good reliability?
In item analysis, what correlational issue can signal an ineffective test item?
In item analysis, what correlational issue can signal an ineffective test item?
What type of scoring system does the KR20 formula typically apply to?
What type of scoring system does the KR20 formula typically apply to?
Which of the following is a key indicator of reliability according to the KR20 formula?
Which of the following is a key indicator of reliability according to the KR20 formula?
What statistical method is primarily used for assessing levels of agreement between observers?
What statistical method is primarily used for assessing levels of agreement between observers?
Which of the following statements about Kappa statistics is true?
Which of the following statements about Kappa statistics is true?
When is the Kuder-Richardson 20 formula considered high in reliability?
When is the Kuder-Richardson 20 formula considered high in reliability?
How can one improve the overall reliability of a test according to the provided content?
How can one improve the overall reliability of a test according to the provided content?
What should be done before determining how many items to add to a test to improve reliability?
What should be done before determining how many items to add to a test to improve reliability?
In which scenario would the Kappa statistic not be applicable?
In which scenario would the Kappa statistic not be applicable?
What must a researcher formulate to investigate a test's construct validity?
What must a researcher formulate to investigate a test's construct validity?
Which indicator suggests that a test measures a single construct?
Which indicator suggests that a test measures a single construct?
Why are reliabilities greater than .95 often considered unhelpful?
Why are reliabilities greater than .95 often considered unhelpful?
What does convergent evidence for validity demonstrate?
What does convergent evidence for validity demonstrate?
What should a test demonstrate to provide discriminant evidence for validity?
What should a test demonstrate to provide discriminant evidence for validity?
What kind of decisions frequently rely on high reliability in tests?
What kind of decisions frequently rely on high reliability in tests?
Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence for validity?
Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence for validity?
What occurs if the results obtained from a test contradict the initial hypotheses about expected behavior?
What occurs if the results obtained from a test contradict the initial hypotheses about expected behavior?
Which of the following is NOT a way to gather evidence for construct validity?
Which of the following is NOT a way to gather evidence for construct validity?
What does face validity primarily measure?
What does face validity primarily measure?
Increasing the number of items in a test generally does what to its reliability?
Increasing the number of items in a test generally does what to its reliability?
Which scenario exemplifies a well-constructed test measuring a single construct?
Which scenario exemplifies a well-constructed test measuring a single construct?
Which factor should be observed to validate a test’s construct using time passage?
Which factor should be observed to validate a test’s construct using time passage?
Which aspect of validity addresses the agreement among judges regarding item essentiality?
Which aspect of validity addresses the agreement among judges regarding item essentiality?
What is one method to address low reliability in a test?
What is one method to address low reliability in a test?
Which of the following statements about extremely high reliability is true?
Which of the following statements about extremely high reliability is true?
Study Notes
Reliability in Testing
- Reliability improves with an increased number of test items; everyone's score may improve by a fixed number of points.
- Classic test theory methods, like test-retest, assess reliability by comparing scores over time.
- Item Response Theory evaluates item difficulty and provides a nuanced view of an individual's ability level.
Types of Reliability
- Parallel Forms Reliability: Compares two equivalent test forms measuring the same attribute with independent item construction.
- Kuder-Richardson Formula (KR20): Used for dichotomous items to measure internal consistency; requires subjective score agreement and kappa statistics for accuracy.
- Time-Sampling Reliability: Includes the Test-Retest Method, assessing stability over time.
Importance of Item Analysis
- Reliability depends on the correlation between individual test items and overall test scores; low correlation may indicate distinct measurement issues.
- Factor Analysis identifies common characteristics among test items, crucial for item validity.
Behavioral Observation
- Behavioral observation can be expensive and challenging, but technology (cameras, sensors) may improve accuracy and efficiency in capturing behaviors.
Attenuation Correction
- Measurement errors can diminish potential correlations; understanding reliabilities of two tests aids in correcting these attenuation effects.
Validity in Testing
- Defined as the extent to which a test score correlates with the quality it intends to measure; higher reliability does not guarantee validity.
- Three main types of validity evidence: Construct-related, Criterion-related, and Content-related.
Construct Validity
- Involves hypotheses on expected behaviors for different score ranges; empirical results that align with predictions support validity claims.
- Evidence includes the test's homogeneity, score changes based on age or conditions, and distinct group comparisons.
Types of Evidence for Validity
- Convergent Evidence: Indicates that the test correlates well with other measures of the same construct, validating its relevance.
- Discriminant Evidence: Shows that the test distinguishes between unrelated constructs; low correlations with unrelated measures support this.
Enhancing Reliability
- Increasing the number of items can improve reliability, as demonstrated by methods focused on item diversity and measurement consistency.
- Tests with reliability estimates above .70 are considered reliable; estimates over .95 may indicate redundancy in what is being measured.
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