Mathematically-based item selection as opposed to theoretically-based item selection
characterizes
a) empirically derived tests
b) mathematically derived tests
c) statistically derived tests
d) numerically derived tests
The time period after World War I but prior to World War II showed a notable improvement in personality measurement, namely _________.
a) computerized tests
b) multi-scaled tests
c) trait definition
d) standardization
The first attempt to measure personality or character traits with the use of a test is credited to
a) Binet
b) Spearman
c) Freud
d) Fernald
Portfolio assessment has
a) not met the standards of reliability and validity that are expected of psychological assessment
b) been shown to work as well as performance-based assessment in industrial settings
c) been shown to work much better than performance-based assessment in industrial
settings
d) never been investigated as a psychological assessment technique
Using a specified content area as the basis for comparison illustrates
a) norm-referenced testing
b) predictive-referenced testing
c) criterion-referenced testing
d) concurrent-referenced testing
Comparing the scores of examinees to those of others taking the same tests is the essence of
a) norm-referenced testing
b) predictive-referenced testing
c) criterion-referenced testing
d) concurrent-referenced testing
Comparing test performance to some objectively-stated goal of achievement is the essence of
a) norm-referenced testing
b) predictive-referenced testing
c) criterion-referenced testing
d) concurrent-referenced testing
Tests affect decisions by
a) providing irrelevant data
b) always predicting areas of success
c) functioning as a useful tool
d) correctly placing people in the right position
Aptitude tests can be used to
a) predict success for college admission
b) predict success in certain career choices
c) identify ability, strengths and weaknesses
d) all of the above
The use of aptitude tests in classroom selection is designed to
a) maximize motivation while minimizing frustration
b) increase difficulty level of material presented, in order to exceed comprehension
c) minimize motivation while maximizing frustration
d) decrease difficulty level of material presented, in order not to exceed comprehension
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