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What does face validity primarily assess?
What does face validity primarily assess?
- The total number of test items
- The reliability of test results over time
- The appearance of validity on the surface (correct)
- The statistical accuracy of a test
Which factor does NOT affect the validity of tests?
Which factor does NOT affect the validity of tests?
- Poor structuring of sentences
- Use of ambiguous statements
- The time of administration (correct)
- Inappropriate vocabulary usage
Why is face validity important for a test?
Why is face validity important for a test?
- It measures the reliability of the test
- It provides statistical analysis of test results
- It motivates test users and gains evaluator acceptance (correct)
- It ensures accurate data collection through empirical methods
What is one limitation of face validity?
What is one limitation of face validity?
What can the inclusion of unrelated behavior items in a test lead to?
What can the inclusion of unrelated behavior items in a test lead to?
How is test validity relevant to education?
How is test validity relevant to education?
What aspect does a reliable test NOT emphasize?
What aspect does a reliable test NOT emphasize?
What is the primary purpose of a mathematics test regarding face validity?
What is the primary purpose of a mathematics test regarding face validity?
What does content validity assess in an instrument?
What does content validity assess in an instrument?
What is one key principle to ensure sound construction of a valid achievement test?
What is one key principle to ensure sound construction of a valid achievement test?
How can experts contribute to content validity?
How can experts contribute to content validity?
What is the purpose of a table of specification in test construction?
What is the purpose of a table of specification in test construction?
What does criterion-related validity compare?
What does criterion-related validity compare?
What is another term for criterion-related validity?
What is another term for criterion-related validity?
What does a validity coefficient indicate?
What does a validity coefficient indicate?
Which of the following is a type of criterion-related validity?
Which of the following is a type of criterion-related validity?
What is validity described as in relation to a test?
What is validity described as in relation to a test?
Which of the following best defines content validity?
Which of the following best defines content validity?
According to the provided content, which type of validity is not technically considered a type of validity?
According to the provided content, which type of validity is not technically considered a type of validity?
What aspect of test scores does validity primarily concern?
What aspect of test scores does validity primarily concern?
Who described validity as an overall evaluative judgment of empirical evidence?
Who described validity as an overall evaluative judgment of empirical evidence?
What do educational or psychological attributes tested typically represent?
What do educational or psychological attributes tested typically represent?
What is emphasized as the most important quality of a test?
What is emphasized as the most important quality of a test?
What is one of the critical aspects that validity provides regarding test scores?
What is one of the critical aspects that validity provides regarding test scores?
What defines concurrent-criterion-related validity?
What defines concurrent-criterion-related validity?
Which of the following is an essential step in establishing concurrent-criterion-related validity?
Which of the following is an essential step in establishing concurrent-criterion-related validity?
How is predictive criterion-related validity primarily utilized?
How is predictive criterion-related validity primarily utilized?
What is indicated by a high positive validity coefficient in concurrent-criterion-related validity?
What is indicated by a high positive validity coefficient in concurrent-criterion-related validity?
Which feature is NOT associated with predictive criterion-related validity?
Which feature is NOT associated with predictive criterion-related validity?
What is a common method for estimating concurrent-criterion-related validity?
What is a common method for estimating concurrent-criterion-related validity?
What type of validity is typically assessed through entrance examination results?
What type of validity is typically assessed through entrance examination results?
Which of the following reflects a misunderstanding of concurrent-criterion-related validity?
Which of the following reflects a misunderstanding of concurrent-criterion-related validity?
What is the main purpose of the equivalent form method in assessing reliability?
What is the main purpose of the equivalent form method in assessing reliability?
Which limitation is associated with the equivalent form method?
Which limitation is associated with the equivalent form method?
How does the split-half method determine reliability?
How does the split-half method determine reliability?
What statistical method is used to compute the reliability index in the split-half method?
What statistical method is used to compute the reliability index in the split-half method?
What is a common issue that can affect the split-half method's reliability?
What is a common issue that can affect the split-half method's reliability?
Which method does the Kuder-Richardson approach utilize?
Which method does the Kuder-Richardson approach utilize?
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of the split-half method?
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of the split-half method?
Which Kuder-Richardson procedures are specifically mentioned?
Which Kuder-Richardson procedures are specifically mentioned?
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Study Notes
Test Validity
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Validity is an important aspect of testing, focusing on whether a test accurately measures what it intends to measure.
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Messick (1995) defined validity as the degree to which evidence and rationale support interpretations and actions based on test scores.
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Content Validity is evaluated during test development, ensuring the test measures both the subject matter and instructional objectives.
- This type of validity is crucial for achievement tests.
- Experts assess the fit of each test item to its respective domain using a Likert-type rating scale.
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Criterion-Related Validity focuses on the correlation between test scores and an external criterion.
- This criterion can be another test or a standard measure.
- The correlation coefficient (validity coefficient) indicates the strength of the relationship.
Types of Criterion-Related Validity
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Concurrent Validity measures the correlation between scores on a test and an already established, valid test measuring the same construct.
- Tests are administered simultaneously.
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Predictive Validity assesses a test's ability to predict future performance on a similar criterion.
- Entrance examinations aim to predict academic success are an example of this type of validity.
Face Validity
- A test exhibits Face Validity if it appears valid on its surface.
- It's primarily based on the expertise of the assessor concerning the subject matter.
- Face validity is not statistically computed but is often evaluated through observation of test items.
Importance of Test Validity
- Test validity ensures that tests measure what they are designed to measure.
- It contributes to the attainment of test goals.
- It supports the accurate evaluation of individuals' abilities and potential based on test results.
Factors Affecting Test Validity
- Poor Sentence Structuring and Inappropriate Vocabulary can hinder comprehension.
- Poor Item Construction, Ambiguous Statements, Misleading Questions, and Unclear Instructions all contribute to reduced validity.
- Inclusion of Items Measuring Different Behaviours from those specifically targeted by the test diminishes validity.
Reliability
- A reliable test consistently measures a person's performance across multiple administrations.
Measuring Reliability
- Equivalent Form Method: Two versions of a test are administered to the same group, and the scores are correlated to assess consistency across the versions.
- If the correlation is high, it indicates reliability between the two forms.
- Limitations include the time and cost of developing two similar tests, and the availability of an equivalent test.
Split-half Method
- The test is divided into two halves, and scores on each half are correlated.
- This correlation coefficient reflects the split-half reliability.
- The Spearman-Brown formula is used to estimate the reliability of the full test.
- Limitations arise if the halves are not properly split, making the correlation unreliable, or if the test measures different constructs.
Kuder-Richardson (K-R) Method
- The K-R method uses the full test and is suitable for frequency scores.
- It avoids the issue of splitting items into halves and comprises two techniques: KR-20 and KR-21.
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