What should an educator or teacher do when wide discrepancies exist between a test score and other sources of data?
a. Ignore the test score.
b. Ignore the other sources of data.
c. Use the data that seem to fit.
d. Refer the subject for individual testing.
Which of the following is an advantage of group tests?
a. They provide information beyond the test score.
b. They require minimal examiner skill to administer and score.
c. They allow interpretation of the test scores.
d. They allow observation of behavior under standard conditions.
Scoring of group tests is ____ objective and ____ reliable than scoring of many individual tests.
a. more; less
b. less; more
c. more; more
d. less; less
One of the advantages of group tests is (are)
a. the opportunity to observe behavior in a standard setting.
b. that they provide a wealth of information about a subject above and beyond the test score.
c. that they minimize the amount of professional time.
d. low scores for reasons other than low ability are kept to a minimum.
In general, group tests
a. are psychometrically sound.
b. lack documentation.
c. are essay-type tests.
d. lack reliability and validity.
Which of the following is an advantage of individually-administered tests?
a. They provide cost effective approaches to testing.
b. They are typically easy to administer.
c. Their scoring is more reliable.
d. They allow individualized interpretation.
When utilizing the results of group tests, it is wise to
a. be suspicious of high scores.
b. refrain from the use of additional testing.
c. include the scores as only a part of the data.
d. look for wide discrepancies to verify findings.
In general, a paper and pencil test is representative of
a. individual tests.
b. intelligence tests.
c. verbal tests.
d. group tests.
An individual test
a. is less expensive to administer.
b. provides more objective scoring.
c. provides information about the unique attributes of the examinee.
d. are more reliable than group tests.
The uniform selection and classification test currently used by the United States Armed Forces is
the
A) Army Alpha. B) ASVAB. C) AFQT. D) AGCT.
Quick Reply
