Psych final

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What is an Aptitude Test?

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A test designed to predict a person’s future performance; aptitude is the capacity to learn.

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What does Eugenics refer to?

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Measuring human traits and encouraging only those deemed 'fit' to reproduce.

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What is Predictive Validity?

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The success with which a test predicts the behavior it is designed to predict; assessed by computing the correlation between test scores and the criterion behavior.

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What is Validity in testing?

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The extent to which a test measures or predicts what it is supposed to.

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What is the Mean in statistics?

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The arithmetic average of a distribution, obtained by adding the scores and then dividing by the number of scores.

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What is Reliability in testing?

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The consistency of a test's results over time.

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What is Content Validity?

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The extent to which a test measures the content it is supposed to measure.

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What is Construct Validity?

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The degree to which a test measures a theoretical construct or trait.

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What is Intelligence Quotient (IQ)?

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A score derived from standardized tests designed to measure human intelligence.

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What is an Achievement Test?

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A test designed to measure knowledge or skills in a specific subject area.