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Psychometrics
Contributed by: Leonard
  • 1. Psychometrics is a field of study within psychology that focuses on the measurement of psychological traits and constructs such as personality, intelligence, and abilities. It involves the development and validation of tests and assessments that are used to measure these traits and provide insights into individual differences. Psychometricians use statistical methods to analyze the data obtained from these tests and ensure their reliability and validity. The results from psychometric assessments can be used in various settings, such as education, employment, clinical practice, and research, to make informed decisions and understand human behavior better.

    What does validity refer to in psychometrics?
A) Time required to complete the test
B) Number of questions on the test
C) The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure.
D) Popularity of the test
  • 2. What is standardization in psychometrics?
A) Changing test questions frequently
B) The process of establishing consistent and uniform procedures for test administration and scoring.
C) Allowing test-takers to choose their own questions
D) Administering the test in multiple languages
  • 3. Why is it important to consider cultural bias when developing psychometric tests?
A) To discourage certain groups from taking the tests
B) To make the tests more challenging
C) To ensure fair and unbiased assessment across diverse populations.
D) To increase the cost of test administration
  • 4. What is the purpose of a standardization sample in psychometrics?
A) To confuse test-takers
B) To establish the norms and compare individual scores to a representative group.
C) To make the test more challenging for individuals
D) To reduce the time required to complete the test
  • 5. Which type of validity assesses whether a test measures the full range of the construct it is intended to measure?
A) Predictive validity
B) Concurrent validity
C) Content validity
D) Face validity
  • 6. What is the purpose of test-retest reliability in psychometrics?
A) To assess the consistency of test scores over multiple administrations of the same test.
B) To rank individuals based on test scores
C) To increase the number of questions
D) To change test questions frequently
  • 7. Which term describes the extent to which two or more raters agree in their assessments?
A) Inter-rater reliability
B) Criterion validity
C) Internal consistency
D) Test-retest reliability
  • 8. Which type of validity evaluates the extent to which test scores reflect a set of other criteria measured at the same time?
A) Criterion validity
B) Concurrent validity
C) Construct validity
D) Predictive validity
  • 9. Who is known as the father of psychometrics?
A) Francis Galton.
B) Sigmund Freud.
C) Ivan Pavlov.
D) Carl Jung.
  • 10. Which of the following is a common method to assess test item quality in psychometrics?
A) Picture analysis.
B) Item analysis.
C) Word analysis.
D) Food analysis.
  • 11. Which type of scale allows respondents to express their degree of agreement or disagreement with statements?
A) Color scale.
B) Size scale.
C) Temperature scale.
D) Likert scale.
  • 12. Which of the following is an example of a psychological construct often measured in psychometrics?
A) Length in meters.
B) Color of eyes.
C) Type of food preference.
D) Intelligence.
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