CH18. PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

1. Which of the following is an assumption of classical test theory?

A. Errors of measurement are random.

B. True scores change over time.

C. Measurement errors affect all individuals equally.

D. Measurement errors can be eliminated through proper test construction.

Answer: A

2. The reliability of a psychological test refers to:

A. Its accuracy in measuring what it claims to measure.

B. Its consistency in producing the same results over time.

C. Its ability to measure multiple constructs simultaneously.

D. Its effectiveness in predicting future behaviour.

Answer: B

3. Which of the following is NOT a type of validity?

A. Content validity

B. Construct validity

C. Face validity

D. Sequential validity

Answer: D

4. Test-retest reliability is primarily concerned with:

A. Consistency of scores when administered at different times.

B. Consistency of scores between different versions of a test.

C. Consistency of scores across different raters.

D. Consistency of scores within the same test administration.

Answer: A