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standardized tests

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tests with questions that have been tailored to meet achievement norms (averages)

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standardization sample

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group taking a test that can represent a larger population

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psychometricians

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people who make tests

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split half reliability

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dividing a test into 2 parts and comparing peoples responses

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equivalent form reliability

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the correlation in results between different forms of a test

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test-retest reliability

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the correlation between a person’s results on the first take of the test and the 2nd

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face validity

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how good the test is at measuring what it’s trying to measure
(ex baking test for a doctor has low face validity)

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content validity

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how relevant is the content of the test compared to the material its supposed to cover

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concurrent validity

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measures current performance
(type of criterion related validity)

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predictive validity

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how well a test can measure future performance
(type of criterion related validity)

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aptitude test

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measures future potential

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achievement test

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measures current level

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speed test

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large number of questions in a short amount of time

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power test

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used to determine the difficulty of problems a person can solve

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intelligence

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ability to gather and use information in productive ways

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fluid intelligence

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ability to solve abstract problems & pick up new information

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crystallized intelligence

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using knowledge accumulated over time

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multiple intelligences

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logical, mathematical, spatial, musical, body-kinesthetic (to move objects & other physical skills), intrapersonal (ability to understand yourself), interpersonal (ability to understand others), naturalist.

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triarchic theory of intelligence

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analytical, creative, practical

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Emotional intelligence

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ability to understand and use your emotions and the emotions of others

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Stanford Binet IQ test

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calculates IQ with (mental age ÷ actual age x 100)

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Wechsler tests

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Wechsler adult intelligence scale (WAIS)
Wechsler intelligence scale for children (WISC)
Wechsler preschool and primary scale of intelligence (WPPSI)

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heritability

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a measure of how much a trait depends on genetic factors

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Flynn effect

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the gradual increase in IQ score averages

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