NCE Prep 2026
Differential validity - correct answerscorrelation in one classification category only.
Divergent (discriminant) validity - correct answersA method for assessing a test's construct validity
Content validity - correct answersthe extent to which a test adequately samples the domain of
information, knowledge, or skill that it purports to measure.
Shared variability - correct answersAmount of variability shared by two variables, is equal to the square
of the correlation coefficient (r) of the two variables, or r2. For example: if the correlation is .60, then
the amount of shared variability is .602, or .36.
Ipsaptive measures - correct answersindicate relative strengths and weaknesses of interest in an
examinee.
0.5 - correct answersWhich item difficulty level is associated with the greatest differentiation between
examinees of high and low ability?
Expectancy table - correct answerspredict an individual's criterion score given his predictor score.
Expectancy tables allow a test user to interpret examinees' predictor scores in terms of potential scores
on a criterion. They are a form of criterion-referenced interpretation.
Type I - correct answersAlpha represents the probability of making a BLANK error (the probability of
rejecting a true null hypothesis)
Janis and Mann's Conflict Model - correct answersAccording to this model, when an individual is
confronted by decisional stress, he/she makes one of three decisions: the individual simply avoids
making the decision and therefore avoids any stress related to the decision (avoidance); the individual
makes a quick decision without carefully considering all of the alternatives (hypervigilance); or the
individual makes a well-thought-out, careful decision after considering all of the alternatives (vigilance)
Tiedeman - correct answersWhich of the following career theorists incorporated the concepts of
anticipation and implementation into his or her theory?
Career Assessment Inventory - correct answersWhich interest test would be most useful for counseling
individuals who are interested in jobs and careers that do not require a four-year college degree or
advanced professional training?
Holland - correct answersThe Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) is based on the work of which of the
following theorists?
Gelatt - correct answersAccording to this model of career decision-making, relevant data is collected
after the need to make a decision is recognized. Then, career options are explored. (a) The concept of
"maturity" as it relates to career choice is associated with D.E.Super. (c) Ginzberg's Theory of Vocational
Development contains the notion of "compromise". (d) Janis and Mann's Conflict Model is most
associated with the relationship between "conflict" and career choice
Differential validity - correct answerscorrelation in one classification category only.
Divergent (discriminant) validity - correct answersA method for assessing a test's construct validity
Content validity - correct answersthe extent to which a test adequately samples the domain of
information, knowledge, or skill that it purports to measure.
Shared variability - correct answersAmount of variability shared by two variables, is equal to the square
of the correlation coefficient (r) of the two variables, or r2. For example: if the correlation is .60, then
the amount of shared variability is .602, or .36.
Ipsaptive measures - correct answersindicate relative strengths and weaknesses of interest in an
examinee.
0.5 - correct answersWhich item difficulty level is associated with the greatest differentiation between
examinees of high and low ability?
Expectancy table - correct answerspredict an individual's criterion score given his predictor score.
Expectancy tables allow a test user to interpret examinees' predictor scores in terms of potential scores
on a criterion. They are a form of criterion-referenced interpretation.
Type I - correct answersAlpha represents the probability of making a BLANK error (the probability of
rejecting a true null hypothesis)
Janis and Mann's Conflict Model - correct answersAccording to this model, when an individual is
confronted by decisional stress, he/she makes one of three decisions: the individual simply avoids
making the decision and therefore avoids any stress related to the decision (avoidance); the individual
makes a quick decision without carefully considering all of the alternatives (hypervigilance); or the
individual makes a well-thought-out, careful decision after considering all of the alternatives (vigilance)
Tiedeman - correct answersWhich of the following career theorists incorporated the concepts of
anticipation and implementation into his or her theory?
Career Assessment Inventory - correct answersWhich interest test would be most useful for counseling
individuals who are interested in jobs and careers that do not require a four-year college degree or
advanced professional training?
Holland - correct answersThe Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) is based on the work of which of the
following theorists?
Gelatt - correct answersAccording to this model of career decision-making, relevant data is collected
after the need to make a decision is recognized. Then, career options are explored. (a) The concept of
"maturity" as it relates to career choice is associated with D.E.Super. (c) Ginzberg's Theory of Vocational
Development contains the notion of "compromise". (d) Janis and Mann's Conflict Model is most
associated with the relationship between "conflict" and career choice
