Maximal and typical test items type

Is the following a normative or ipsative test? Explain why.

For each of the following comparisons, indicate your preference:

(1) Red / Orange

(2) Blueberry / Cherry

(3) Blue Curacao / Orange Juice

(4) Etc

Answer explanation

Its an ipsative because it looks at the relative strength of each characteristic. It forces one to make a choice.

Which of the following would be considered an ipsative tests?

• When I am with others: (a) I enjoy it (sociability) (b) I decide what we do (leadership)

• T / F: I like to spend time with others (sociability) T / F : Others say that I am a good decision-maker (leadership)

Which of the following would be considered an normative tests?

• When I am with others: (a) I enjoy it (sociability) (b) I decide what we do (leadership)

• T / F: I like to spend time with others (sociability) T / F : Others say that I am a good decision-maker (leadership)

What is an absolute strength of the various characteristics (comparison of the strength of each specific characteristic across individuals)?

What is a relative strength of the various characteristics (comparison of the relative strength of various characteristics for a single individual) – forced choices ?

Name the different administration modes of tests.

What is the difference between close-ended and open-ended questions?

Answer explanation

For close ended-questions everything is given, the person simply needs to choose which answer best fit.

In open-ended the person has to formulate their own answers and nothing is given.

What kind of question format does ipsative test require?

• True/false

• Open-ended

• Force choice

• Multiple choice

• Matching

True or False.

There are no regulations when it comes to true/false questions.

True or false.

In a typical performance test there is a greater variety of response choice.

• True

• False