Chapter 6: Fundamentals of Testing & Measurement

Question 1

Standardized tool that focuses on a sample of behavior to assess one or more aspects of a trait either quantitatively or qualitatively.

Answer 1

Psychological Test

Question 2

Characteristics of a Good Psychological Test

Answer 2

• Objectivity
• Validity
• Practicability
• Standardized Procedure
• Norms

Question 3

Characteristics of a Good Psychological Test:
Item being phrased should be in such a manner that they are interpreted similarly by everyone.

Answer 3

Objectivity

Question 4

Characteristics of a Good Psychological Test:
Yields consistent results on several occasions.

Answer 4

Reliability

Question 5

Characteristics of a Good Psychological Test:
Most significant characteristic of a good test. Must measure what it was designed to assess.

Answer 5

Validity

Question 6

Characteristics of a Good Psychological Test:
Test must not be overly long, and scoring method should not be complex or restricted.

Answer 6

Practicability

Question 7

Characteristics of a Good Psychological Test:
An essential trait. Should be uniform throughout the test (depending on examiner’s skill) and must be clearly defined.

Answer 7

Standardized Procedure

Question 8

Characteristics of a Good Psychological Test:
Refers to a representative sample’s average performance on a specific test.

Answer 8

Norms

Question 9

First Characteristic

Answer 9

Must follow organized/specific arrangement of stimuli based on test construction

Question 10

Second Characteristic

Answer 10

Test must provide both quantitative & qualitative data.

Question 11

Third Characteristic

Answer 11

Test must be based on a limited sample of behavior.

Question 12

Fourth Characteristic

Answer 12

Most tests provide category scores to be then interpreted using a standardized sample.