The majority of contemporary test developers typically use the __________ approach to test construction.
a. factor analytic
b. content validation
c. construct validation
d. empirical criterion keying
Question 2A group of clinical psychologists is constructing an objective personality test. They find that people with panic disorder tend to agree with the statement I like brown shoes better than white shoes significantly more often than people without panic disorder. They decide to include this item on their test, even though it makes little theoretical sense. These clinical psychologists are apparently using the __________ strategy of test construction.
a. factor analytic
b. construct validation
c. content validation
d. empirical criterion keying
Question 3The original MMPI was developed via the__________ approach to objective test construction.
a. empirical criterion keying
b. factor analytic
c. content validation
d. none of the above
Question 4The content validation approach to objective test construction is based primarily upon
a. the prevailing opinions of experts in the field.
b. the predictive value of each potential item.
c. correlations with other tests measuring the same construct.
d. the premise that examinees cannot or will not reliably and accurately report on themselves.
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