Validity and Reliability in Testing

What is the primary purpose of validity in a test?

• To measure what the test intends to measure.

• To ensure the test is cost-effective.

• To produce consistent results over time.

• To reflect real-world scenarios.

Which type of reliability ensures that different scorers give similar scores?

• Test-retest reliability

• Intra-rater reliability

• Inter-rater reliability

• Test administration reliability

What is an example of poor practicality?

• A test with clear rubrics for scoring essays.

• A test that requires expensive equipment for listening tasks.

• A 30-minute multiple-choice test with simple instructions.

• A reading test using articles from newspapers.

Which type of validity ensures that a test aligns with the theoretical concept it is designed to measure?

• Criterion-related validity

• Construct validity

• Face validity

• Content validity

What type of washback encourages students to improve their learning skills?

• Positive washback

• Negative washback

• Constructive washback

• Predictive washback

Validity is more important than reliability in assessment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A test with high inter-rater reliability will always be fair.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Practicality focuses only on time and cost factors.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Face validity is important for making test-takers feel the test is relevant.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Negative washback can lead to undesirable teaching practices like teaching to the test.

• TRUE

• FALSE