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What does measurement error refer to?
What does measurement error refer to?
- The precision of the measuring instruments
- The consistency in the measurement process
- The value obtained through measurement (correct)
- The true value of a variable
Which of the following is NOT a source of measurement error?
Which of the following is NOT a source of measurement error?
- Human error
- Data interpretation error (correct)
- Participant variability
- Instrumentation error
According to Classical Test Theory, what do true scores represent?
According to Classical Test Theory, what do true scores represent?
- Scores influenced by true scores
- Observed scores
- Hypothetical 'true' level of the construct being measured (correct)
- Actual scores obtained by individuals on the test
How can we minimize measurement error according to the text?
How can we minimize measurement error according to the text?
In Classical Test Theory, what do error scores represent?
In Classical Test Theory, what do error scores represent?
Which component of Classical Test Theory assumes that error scores are uncorrelated with true scores?
Which component of Classical Test Theory assumes that error scores are uncorrelated with true scores?
What does reliability refer to in psychological measurement?
What does reliability refer to in psychological measurement?
Which type of reliability evaluates the extent to which items within a test or scale are consistently related to each other?
Which type of reliability evaluates the extent to which items within a test or scale are consistently related to each other?
What is the key idea behind alternate-forms reliability?
What is the key idea behind alternate-forms reliability?
Which type of reliability assesses the degree of agreement between two or more raters who independently evaluate the same behavior?
Which type of reliability assesses the degree of agreement between two or more raters who independently evaluate the same behavior?
Why is it crucial to ensure reliability in psychological measurement?
Why is it crucial to ensure reliability in psychological measurement?
What does internal consistency reliability tell us about a test or scale?
What does internal consistency reliability tell us about a test or scale?
