Chapter 5

Question 0

Predictive Study

Answer 0

Test is adminisistered, there is an interviewing time interval, and then the criterion is measured.

*Validity study

Question 1

Concurrent Studies

Answer 1

Test is administered and criterion is measured at about the same time.

• Validity Study

Question 2

Test Criterion Evidence
AKA
(predictive validity) (Criterion Validity) (Criterion-Related Validity)

Answer 2

Two types used

1. Predictive studies: test admin, interval, then criterion measured
2. Concurrent Studies: test admin then criterion measured same time.

Question 3

Standard Error of estimate

Answer 3

Describes the amount of prediction error due to the imperfect validity of interpretation of a test score.

Question 4

Decision Theory Model

Answer 4

Helps the test user determine how much information a predictor test can contribute when making classification decisions.

Question 5

Multitrait-multimethod matrix

Answer 5

combines convergent and divergent strategies.

Question 6

Validity argument

Answer 6

integration of numerous lines of evidence into coherent commentary.

Question 7

Validity

Answer 7

appropriatenss and accuray of the interpretation of test scores.

Question 8

Validity is a

Answer 8

unitary concept existing on a continuum, it’s not all or none.

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Question 9

Content Coverage

Answer 9

Experts look at the overall test and rate the degree to which the items cover specific domain

Question 10

Item Relevance

Answer 10

Experts examine each individual test item and determine whether it reflects essential content in the specified domain.

Question 11

Face Validity

NOT technically a FORM of Validity.

Answer 11

A test appearing to measure what it is designed to measure.

Question 12

Threats to validity

Answer 12

2 threats

1. test measures less or more than construct its supposed to measure.
2. Construct irrelevant variance- content measures are unrelated content or characteristics of test

Question 13

Reliability and Validity

without reliability there can be no validity.

Answer 13

Reliability is a necessary but insufficient condition for validity. Only true score variance is reliable. If reliability is equal to zero than true score variance has to be equal to zero.

Question 14

Content Valdity

Answer 14

How adequate the test samples the content area of the construct.

Appropriateness of the test.

EX: Employers use content validity to classify employees before hired.

Question 15

Criterion-related Validity

Answer 15

relationship between the test and external variables that are thought to be the direct measures of the construct. uses correlation regression analysis.

Question 16

Construct Validity

Answer 16

integration of evidence that relates to the meaning or interpretation of test scores.

Question 17

Sensitivity

Classify individual or characteristic

Answer 17

the ability of a test or instrument to detect disorder when present.

Question 18

Specificity

classify individuals or characteristic

Answer 18

ability of the instrument to detect the absence of the disorder.