Intro to Test Construction

Question 1

A “test” is a …

Answer 1

systematic method for measuring a sample of behavior.

Question 2

The exact procedures used to develop a test depend upon its …

Answer 2

purpose and format.

Question 3

Although the exact procedures used to develop a test depend upon its purpose and format, what is ordinarily the first step of test construction?

Answer 3

specifying the test’s purpose

Question 4

Although the exact procedures used to develop a test depend upon its purpose and format, what is ordinarily the second step of test construction?

Answer 4

generating test items

Question 5

Although the exact procedures used to develop a test depend upon its purpose and format, what is ordinarily the third step of test construction?

Answer 5

administering the items to a sample of examinees for the purpose of item analysis

Question 6

Although the exact procedures used to develop a test depend upon its purpose and format, what is ordinarily the fourth step of test construction?

Answer 6

evaluating the test’s reliability and validity

Question 7

Although the exact procedures used to develop a test depend upon its purpose and format, what is ordinarily the fifth step of test construction?

Answer 7

establishing norms