Understanding Reliability and Validity in Testing
10 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is reliability in the context of testing?

  • The relationship between test items and the main topic of the test
  • The extent to which the test can predict a person's behavior
  • The consistency of the test to produce the same result repeatedly (correct)
  • The ability of the test to measure what it is supposed to measure

    • Which type of reliability focuses on how consistent the test results are when tested by two different administrators?

  • Interrater reliability (correct)
  • Internal consistency reliability
  • Predictive validity
  • Test-retest reliability

    • In the context of testing, what does internal consistency reliability refer to?

  • Each part of the test being related to the main topic of the test (correct)
  • The consistency of the test to produce the same result repeatedly
  • The relationship between test items and the main topic of the test
  • The ability of the test to measure what it is supposed to measure

    • What is predictive validity in the context of testing?

    <p>The extent to which the test can predict a person's behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of validity assesses how well the test relates to characteristic in the question?

    <p>Construct validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is content validity in psychological assessment?

    <p>The extent to which the test covers different aspects of what it's intended to measure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of interview limits the conversation and includes yes/no questions?

    <p>Structured interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of mental status examination in clinical assessment?

    <p>To assess cognitive, psychological, and behavioral functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of naturalistic observation in psychological assessment?

    <p>To observe behavior in natural settings and interactions with variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What data does psychological assessment use to conclude the outcome?

    <p>Emotional, skill, cognitive, ability, and psychological problem data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser