12 Questions
What does measurement error refer to?
The value obtained through measurement
Which of the following is NOT a source of measurement error?
Data interpretation error
According to Classical Test Theory, what do true scores represent?
Hypothetical 'true' level of the construct being measured
How can we minimize measurement error according to the text?
Use standardized procedures for consistency
In Classical Test Theory, what do error scores represent?
Discrepancy between observed scores and true scores
Which component of Classical Test Theory assumes that error scores are uncorrelated with true scores?
'Error scores'
What does reliability refer to in psychological measurement?
The accuracy of measurements
Which type of reliability evaluates the extent to which items within a test or scale are consistently related to each other?
Internal consistency reliability
What is the key idea behind alternate-forms reliability?
Creating two different but equivalent versions of a test
Which type of reliability assesses the degree of agreement between two or more raters who independently evaluate the same behavior?
Inter-rater reliability
Why is it crucial to ensure reliability in psychological measurement?
To ensure that measurements accurately reflect the construct being assessed
What does internal consistency reliability tell us about a test or scale?
How well items on the test measure the same underlying construct
Test your knowledge on the concept of reliability in psychological measurement and the different types of reliability. Explore how reliability ensures accurate reflection of the construct being assessed.
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