Psychometry intro characteristics

True or False.

Psychological tests are measurement instruments.

• True

• False

How many main characteristics does psychological tests have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following are characteristics tests must possess?

• Sample of behaviors must be obtained under standardized conditions

• Tests must aim to elicit a sample of relevant behavior

• Tests must be a set of theories used to create a measurement instrument

• Sample of behaviors must be transformed into symbols (numbers) using standardized procedures

• Must be the process of assigning symbols to describe the degree of attributes

To which characteristic does the following belong to?

Must be simple, clear, and practical.

• Sample of behaviors must be obtained under standardized conditions

• Tests must aim to elicit a sample of relevant behavior

• Tests must be a set of theories used to create a measurement instrument

• Sample of behaviors must be transformed into symbols (numbers) using standardized procedures

• Must be the process of assigning symbols to describe the degree of attributes

To which characteristic does the following belong to?

Tests must be corrected in the same way for everyone

• Sample of behaviors must be obtained under standardized conditions

• Tests must aim to elicit a sample of relevant behavior

• Tests must be a set of theories used to create a measurement instrument

• Sample of behaviors must be transformed into symbols (numbers) using standardized procedures

• Must be the process of assigning symbols to describe the degree of attributes

To which characteristic does the following belong to?

Scientific control

• Sample of behaviors must be obtained under standardized conditions

• Tests must aim to elicit a sample of relevant behavior

• Tests must be a set of theories used to create a measurement instrument

• Sample of behaviors must be transformed into symbols (numbers) using standardized procedures

• Must be the process of assigning symbols to describe the degree of attributes

To which characteristic does the following belong to?

Results should not depend on assessor

• Sample of behaviors must be obtained under standardized conditions

• Tests must aim to elicit a sample of relevant behavior

• Tests must be a set of theories used to create a measurement instrument

• Sample of behaviors must be transformed into symbols (numbers) using standardized procedures

• Must be the process of assigning symbols to describe the degree of attributes

To which characteristic does the following belong to?

Must be compared to a group norm or standard

• Sample of behaviors must be obtained under standardized conditions

• Tests must aim to elicit a sample of relevant behavior

• Tests must be a set of theories used to create a measurement instrument

• Sample of behaviors must be transformed into symbols (numbers) using standardized procedures

• Must be the process of assigning symbols to describe the degree of attributes

To which characteristic does the following belong to?

Type of contact with the test administrator

• Sample of behaviors must be obtained under standardized conditions

• Tests must aim to elicit a sample of relevant behavior

• Tests must be a set of theories used to create a measurement instrument

• Sample of behaviors must be transformed into symbols (numbers) using standardized procedures

• Must be the process of assigning symbols to describe the degree of attributes

To which characteristic does the following belong to?

Testing instruction

• Sample of behaviors must be obtained under standardized conditions

• Tests must aim to elicit a sample of relevant behavior

• Tests must be a set of theories used to create a measurement instrument

• Sample of behaviors must be transformed into symbols (numbers) using standardized procedures

• Must be the process of assigning symbols to describe the degree of attributes