Lesson 2

Question 1

the degree to which observed scores are free form random measurement error. Its an indication of the stability or dependability of a set of measurements over repeated applications of the measurement procedure

consistency

Answer 1

Reliability

Question 2

True score is..

Answer 2

the average score that an individual would earn on an infinite number of administrations of the same test or parallel versions of the same test

Question 3

Error score is..

Answer 3

The hypothetical difference between an observed score and a true score

Question 4

Measurement error

Answer 4

the hypothetical difference between an observed score and true score, comprises of random and systematic errors

Question 5

the degree to which accumulated evidence and theory support specific interpretations of test scores in the context of the tests purposed use

legitimancy or correctness

Answer 5

Validity

Question 6

Validity generalization

Answer 6

the application of validity evidence, obtained through meta analysis of data from many situations, to other situations that are similar

Question 7

Systematic errors in measurement, or inferences made form those measurements that are related to different identifiable group membership characteristics such as age, sex, or race

Answer 7

Bias

Question 8

The principle that every test taker should be assessed in equitable manner

Answer 8

fairness

Question 9

construct

Answer 9

theoretical, example would be IQ test must measure intelligence