Validity in Assessment and Testing

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What does validity refer to in the context of tests?

The difficulty level of a test

The number of questions in a test

The reliability of a test

The degree to which a test measures what it aims to measure (correct)

Who is the author of the book 'Psychological Testing'?

Hjelle, L.A.

Anastasi, A. (correct)

Nunnally, J.C. Jr.

Campbell, D.T.

Which reference provides information on Personality Theories?

Singh, A.K. (1997)

Lanyon, R.I. & Goodstein, L.D. (1997) (correct)

Nunnally, J.C. Jr. (1959)

Hjelle, L.A. & Zieglar, D.J. (1992)

What type of validation is discussed in the journal article by Campbell, D.T. & Fiske, D.W.?

Convergent and discriminant validation Signup and view all the answers

Which book focuses on Tests and Measurements in Behavioral Sciences?

Singh, A.K. (1997) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of validity in personality assessment?

Measuring intended traits Signup and view all the answers

What did the Germans invent in 1936 that involved intensively evaluating candidates with interviews and job simulations?

Assessment center Signup and view all the answers

Which type of validity requires agreement among experts about item representation?

Content validity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of criterion-related validity in personality assessment?

To make predictions about behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which country established War Office Selection Boards (WOSB) for selecting military officers during the war?

England Signup and view all the answers

Who used the German assessment center to screen applicants for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II?

William Donovan Signup and view all the answers

How does content validity ensure an assessment tool's validity?

By reflecting the domain it measures Signup and view all the answers

What did the English focus on when selecting military officers before the war?

Candidate's social class Signup and view all the answers

Which component should a personality test measuring shyness assess according to content validity?

Social interaction aspects Signup and view all the answers

What did the British government establish as a result of the exhaustion of upper-class candidates for military officer positions?

Assessment centers Signup and view all the answers

What determines content validity of an assessment tool?

Expert agreement on item representation Signup and view all the answers

What did The Assessment of Men (1948) provide evidence for regarding the OSS screening process?

Effectiveness of the process Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of assessment techniques mentioned in the text?

Questionnaire, ink blots, and personal documents Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment technique involves what people reveal when asked questions about themselves?

Questionnaire Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Sixteen Personality Factors Questionnaire (16 PF)?

Exploring 16 different personality dimensions Signup and view all the answers

In which personality inventory is faking a common concern?

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tests assess specific traits rather than a broad range of personality characteristics?

Single Trait Tests Signup and view all the answers

What types of methods are used to avoid faking in personality inventories?

Implementing validity scales and consistency checks Signup and view all the answers

Which book was published in 1930?

Studies in organisation and character Signup and view all the answers

In which journal was the article 'The token economy: A decade later' published?

Journal of Applied Behaviour Analysis Signup and view all the answers