Psychometrics (100% Error-free Answers)

Validity correct answers If our inference was reasonable we would say our interpretation of the behavior has a degree of validity Hypothetical constructs correct answers Theorhetical psychological characteristics, attributes, processes, or states that cannot be directly observed Latent variables correct answers Hypotheticsl constructs Operational definitions correct answers Operations or procedures used to measure hypothetical constructs Interindividual differences correct answers The comparison of behavior amongst people Intra-individual differences correct answers The comparison of behavior of the same individuals at different points in time Criterion referenced tests correct answers Decisions must be made about a person's skill level by using a fixed, predetermined cutoff score and using it to sort people into two groups: people who exceed the performance criterion and those who don't Domain referenced correct answers Criterion referenced Norm referenced test correct answers Used to compare a person's score with scores from a reference sample Normative sample correct answers Reference sample Speeded tests correct answers Time limited tests. It is not expected that people will complete the entire test in the allotted time. Scored by counting the number of questions answered. Usually composed of a series of equally difficult questions. Respondents are given a limited period of time to answer as many questions as possible. It is generally assumed that each attempted question will be correct. Power tests correct answers Not time limited. Examinees are expected to answer all the test questions. Test items must range in difficulty Synonyms for test correct answers Measure, instrument, scale, inventory, battery, schedule and assesment Battery correct answers Restricted to references to bundled tests Bundled tests correct answers Instruments intended to be administered together but are not neccessarily designed to measure a single psychological attribute