COUN 6360, Week 5 Competency Quiz; Reliability and Validity (Winter Qtr Term)

1. Question: A test developer creates a new instrument to measure psychotic tendencies. She correlates this instrument with an existing test that measures psychotic tendencies that has been shown to be valid. This type of validity is called: 2. Question: In assessing the reliability of a new test, a sample of 1,000 examinees take the test, and one week later are asked to take the same test again. This is an example of which type of reliability? 3. Question: Concurrent validity is to criterion-related validity as discriminant validity is to construct validity. 4. Question: Practicality has to do with all of the following EXCEPT: 5. Question: Which of the following is an example of negative correlation? 6. Question: A type of reliability in which half of the test items are correlated with the other half is called: 7. Question: Match each description to the term or concept listed below. 8. Question: Cross-cultural fairness in testing has always been a critical factor in the development of tests. 9. Question: According to the text, which of the following is NOT a step to selecting and administering a good test? 10. Question: "A test developer creates a new instrument to measure depression. He correlates this instrument with an existing test that measures anxiety. The test developer hopes to not find a high correlation, thus assuring the integrity of the construct he is measuring. This type of validity is called:"