Week 14 lecture slides.pptx

EXAM PREPARATION PSY61204 Psychological Tests and Measurements Dr Michele Anne  Exam Structure When and where Date: 2 August 2024 (Friday) Time: 8am-10am Venue: LT7, LT8 (physical) Marks Distribution Exam: 40% of overall PTM grade The exam will be scored over 100%, and converted to...

EXAM PREPARATION PSY61204 Psychological Tests and Measurements Dr Michele Anne  Exam Structure When and where Date: 2 August 2024 (Friday) Time: 8am-10am Venue: LT7, LT8 (physical) Marks Distribution Exam: 40% of overall PTM grade The exam will be scored over 100%, and converted to 40% Section A: 50% Section B: 50% The marks for each question within each section will be noted at the side Give an indication how much information should be provided for that respective question Exam structure (Section A) 4 short answer questions Divided into smaller questions Compulsory to answer ALL questions The amount of marks allocated for each question varies Check the marks at the end of each question Exam structure (Section A) Questions revolve around Definitions Descriptions / explanations Examples Differences and similarities Recommendations / suggestions Exam structure (Section B) 2 essay questions First essay question is compulsory (based on case study) Second essay question is a choice between 2 options Select one which you feel more confident in Exam structure (Section B) Questions revolve around Descriptions / explanations Examples Differences and similarities Recommendations / suggestions (with justifications) Strength and limitations Key Points to Study Ensure you know Definitions and elaborations Components of test, principles of testing Examples Types of tests, types of items Scoring Types Process Constructing a scale Ensure you know Tests Purpose Characteristics, administration, subscales, scoring, norms Differences and similarities between tests Strength and limitations  Sample questions Part A Explain three (3) changes in perspective that become the starting point of psychological testing (6 marks) 2 marks per perspective Differentiate between criterion validity and construct validity using specific examples. (8 marks) 2 marks per explanation, 2 marks per example Test A, B, and C have test-retest reliability values of.10,.90, and.70. Interpret these values (8 marks) 2 marks per interpretation, 2 marks for comparison Part B1 John is a 40 year old man who has been experiencing a number of clinical related symptoms for the past 2 years. Suggest three (3) tests which are suitable to assess John’s clinical symptoms. For each test, cover the justification, strength, and limitations of the test. Select the most suitable test at the end. (25 marks) 1 mark per test (x3) 3 marks per justification (x3) 2 marks per strength (x3) 2 marks per limitation (x3) 1 mark for selection Part B2 Evaluate five (5) types of test scores. Provide examples for each (20 marks) 4 marks per scoring (x5) (2 mark for explanation, 2 mark for example) Which is the best test to assess personality? Justify your answer (5 marks) 2 marks for choice 3 marks for justification Questions?