Test Construction Flashcards

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Internal Consistency Reliability (types)

A

Split-half reliability

Cronbach’s coefficient alpha

Kuder Richardson Formula

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2
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Split half reliability involves

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splitting test in half and correlating two halves

  • lowers reliability because making test shorter*
  • correct using Spearman Brown*
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3
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chronback’s coefficient alpha

A

average degree of inter-item consistency

used for tests with likert

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4
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Kluver Bucy is used for

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measuring inter-item consistency of dichotomous scored test items

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5
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What is the major source of measurement error for internal consistency?

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content sampling/item heterogeneity

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6
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Measures of internal consistency are good vs. bad for what types of situations?

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