Reliability vs. Validity Flashcards
Which type of reliability assesses the consistency of scores on two halves of a test?
A) Test-retest reliability
B) Inter-rater reliability
C) Split-half reliability
D) Content reliability
What does reliability measure in a test or assessment?
A) The accuracy of the test results
B) The consistency of the test results over time
C) The relevance of the test content
D) The scope of the test’s application
B) The consistency of the test results over time
What type of reliability is concerned with the consistency of results when different individuals administer the same test?
A) Test-retest reliability
B) Inter-rater reliability
C) Internal consistency
D) Criterion reliability
B) Inter-rater reliability
Test-retest reliability is best suited for tests that measure:
A) Long-term traits
B) Temporary states
C) Interpersonal skills
D) Social norms
A) Long-term traits
If a test consistently gives similar scores across different occasions, it is considered:
A) Valid
B) Reliable
C) Both valid and reliable
D) Neither valid nor reliable
B) Reliable
What does validity measure in a test or assessment?
A) The accuracy of the test results
B) The length of the test
C) The difficulty of the test items
D) The test’s ability to produce consistent results
A) The accuracy of the test result
Content validity refers to:
A) The extent to which a test predicts future outcomes
B) The extent to which test items represent the entire domain of the construct
C) The consistency of test scores over time
D) The clarity of test instructions
B) The extent to which test items represent the entire domain of the construct
Which type of validity assesses whether a test reflects a certain set of abilities or characteristics?
A) Content validity
B) Construct validity
C) Criterion validity
D) Test-retest validity
B) Construct validity
Criterion validity is concerned with:
A) The consistency of a test across different raters
B) How well a test predicts a specific outcome
C) The alignment of test items to a theoretical concept
D) The length of the test
B) How well a test predicts a specific outcome
Predictive validity is a form of:
A) Construct validity
B) Criterion validity
C) Content validity
D) Face validity
B) Criterion validity
A test that produces consistent results over time but does not measure what it claims to measure is:
A) Valid but not reliable
B) Reliable but not valid
C) Both reliable and valid
D) Neither reliable nor valid
B) Reliable but not valid
Which is true if a test is valid?
A) It always has high reliability
B) It accurately measures what it is intended to measure
C) It will produce the same results every time
D) It is easy to administer
B) It accurately measures what it is intended to measure
Face validity refers to:
A) The test’s ability to appear effective in terms of its stated aims
B) Consistency across multiple forms of a test
C) Predicting future behavior accurately
D) The statistical reliability of the tes
A) The test’s ability to appear effective in terms of its stated aims
Which statement best describes the relationship between reliability and validity?
A) A test can be valid but not reliable
B) Reliability guarantees validity
C) Validity guarantees reliability
D) A test can be reliable without being valid
D) A test can be reliable without being valid
