| Question |
Answer |
| _____ is the process of estimating values beyond the range of available data. |
Extrapolation |
| _____ Interval between 2 points on a scale within which a score of interest lies based on probability. |
Confidence interval |
| Explain the difference between psychological testing and psychological assessment. |
Testing employs tests and inventories to measure traits and dimensions, whereas assessment is an evaluation of psychological functioning using all available info. |
| ____ is Error that is unsystematic and unrelated to measurement variables |
Random error |
| How would you draw a negatively skewed curve and describe an example in which it occurs. |
Lump on right side |
| Parallel forms have identical content and properties and equivalent forms sample same content with equivalent derived scores, but comparable forms test similar content but without ___________. |
The same statistical similarities. |
| Normalizing or standardizing scores is converting scores so that the mean equals zero and the standard deviation is 1. What type of score will you get? |
Z score |
| What is the ______ measure of variability in a set of scores. |
SD= Standard Deviation |
| What is the Fynn Effect and give some possible reasons for it? |
IQ scores worldwide are going up due to early maturation, better nutrition, video games |
| Explain the difference between percentile and percentile rank. |
Percentiles result from dividing the normal distribution into 100 equal parts. Percentile ran-population of scores fall below a particular score. |
| The GRE has a _____________ because when you guess and are wrong you lose a percentage of a point. |
Correction for guessing |
| An ______ test measures items to one another and cannot compare people just tell individual strengths. |
Ipsative |
| Who is the test user? |
Person who chooses to administer and interpret test |
| Norm references score interpretations are based on other peoples performance, where as ________ are based on an individuals performance. |
Criterion |
| What is the difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence? |
Fluid-dependant on nervous system and the ability to solve complex novel problems, gives you the capacity to learn and solve problems. Crystallized-application of fluid to education-ability to use facts, represents what we have learned, culturally-laden. |
| When everyone scores a 99% on the comps, Dr. Wilson will say the test had a _____ effect. |
Ceiling |
| Define norms and describe the different types. |
Stats that describe the performance of individuals of various ages, grades, or other categories: Age, Local |
| _______ coined the terms fluid and crystallized intelligence. |
Raymond B. Cattell |
| Explain the difference between and aptitude and achievement test. |
Aptitude: Capacity to gain proficiency with training. Achievement: Performance and competency in a subject area. |
| List the 3 types of ability tests. |
Aptitude, achievement, intelligence |
| Criterion validity is correlated with an outside criterion or standard so you would use another standard for measuring the same things and comparing the two. Name and describe the two types of criterion validity. |
Concurrent-present. Predictive-future performance |
| In ________ tests successive items are selected on the basis of previous items. |
Adaptive |
| What are GATB and ASVAB? |
General Aptitude Test Battery-given in state employment offices and developed by government; Armed services vocational aptitude battery |
| ______ tests has different forms for each age group/grade level. |
Vertical |
| Tests that assess competency in a given area generally by achieving a cut score are ____. |
Mastery test |
| Describe the thematic apperception test. |
Describe or invent story about picture on card |
| Aptitude tests are an example of this type of test which measures various factors at one time. |
Horizontal |
| What are projective tests used for? |
Hard to fake or hide stuff, reveal unconscious conflicts |
| _____ wrote an article stating that blacks scored lower on IQ tests due to genetics. |
Arthur Jenson |
| A typing test is an example of a ____ type of test. |
Speed |
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