NCE NCE Appraisal and Testing 3

Question 1

A T-score has a mean of ___ and a standard deviation of ___:

Accepted Answer

50 and 10

Answer

100 and 15

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0 and 1

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500 and 100

Question 2

Concurrent validity is established by:

Accepted Answer

Correlating test scores with a criterion measured at the same time

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Administering the test twice and comparing scores

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Having experts review test item content

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Using factor analysis on test items

Question 3

The standard error of measurement (SEM) is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Construct a confidence interval around an observed score

Answer

Calculate the mean of a distribution

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Determine overall test reliability

Answer

Convert raw scores to z-scores

Question 4

Norm-referenced tests compare an individual's score to:

Accepted Answer

A standardization or peer normative group

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A predetermined mastery criterion

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The individual's own previous scores

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Expert performance benchmarks

Question 5

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) is best classified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

Objective personality inventory

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Projective personality test

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Neuropsychological assessment battery

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Intelligence test

Question 6

Predictive validity is demonstrated when a test score:

Accepted Answer

Accurately forecasts future performance on a criterion

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Correlates with another test given at the same time

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Covers all relevant content areas

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Appears to measure the intended construct