Standardized Tests and Scores MCQ

Z Score is a standard score based on units of standard deviation, ranging from _____

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Correct Answer: -4.0 to +4.0

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Measure of how widely scores are distributed is known as ______

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Correct Answer: Variability

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T score is a type of standard score based on the units of standard deviation with a mean of _____ and standard deviation of 10.

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Correct Answer: 50

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Type of validity evidence that demonstrates the test score is consistent with a theoretical aspect of the construct is known as Theory Based Validity.

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Correct Answer: True

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An ethical issue of how to use tests appropriately is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Test Fairness

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Systemic error in a test score that may or may not be a function of cultural variations is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Test Bias

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A group of students considered to be at risk for meeting standard achievement levels at school are known as Students at Risk.

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Correct Answer: False

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Stanine Scores are the type of standard score which converts raw scores to a single-digit system from _____

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Correct Answer: 1-9

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Standard Tests are those that _____

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Correct Answer: All of these

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Stadard Aptitude Tests assess future potential or capacity to learn in _____ domain.

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Correct Answer: Both

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Standardized Acheivement Tests are the tests that assess learning outcomes and skills for_____

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Correct Answer: Both

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Standard Scores are the scores that are created by converting raw scores, typically using the_____

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Correct Answer: Both a and b

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Estimated amount of error expected on a given test is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Standard Error of Measurement

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The degree of variability in a group of scores or how much the scores deviate from or vary from around the average score is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Standard Deviation

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Skeweness is the _____ of a frequent distribution.

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Correct Answer: Both

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Raw Score is the number of _____ answers.

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Correct Answer: Correct

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Measure of variability that is the difference between the highest and the lowest score in a group of scores is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Range

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Predictive Validity is a type of _____ evidence that uses the test score and another criterion assessed in the future.

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Correct Answer: Criterion Validity

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Type of test score that denotes the percentage of people in the norm sample who scored _____ to a raw score.

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Correct Answer: Both b and c

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Normal Distribution is a frequency distribution of scores that is _____

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Correct Answer: Both a and b

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Tests that are used to compare an individual score to the scores of other students from a norm sample refers to _____

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Correct Answer: Norm Referenced Tests

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Norm Sample is a large group of individuals who represent the population of interest on numerous dimensions such as _____ and SES.

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Correct Answer: All of these

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Measure of central tendency that is the most frequently occurring score among the group is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Mode

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Median is a measure of central tendency that is the _____ score in a list of all scores.

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Correct Answer: Middle

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The accumulation of imperfections that are found in all measurements is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Measurement error

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Mean is a measure of central tendency where all scores are summed and the sum is divided by the _____ of scores in the group.

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Correct Answer: Number

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GE Scores are based on the _____ score for a particular grade level of the norm group.

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Correct Answer: Median

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Simple list of all scores for a group is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Frequency Distribution

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The act of making a value judgment about a student’s product or performance, which can be based on measurement of _____ is known as Evaluation.

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Correct Answer: Both

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Type of validity evidence that demonstrates a test score is not correlated to another test score that assesses a different construct is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Dicriminant Validity

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Cultural Test Biased Hypothesis are biased in some way for a categorical group such as gender or _____

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Correct Answer: All of these

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Type of validity evidence that is demonstrated by establishing a relationship between the test score and some criterion, usually an outcome that is thought to measure the variable of interest is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Criterion Related Validity

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Tests that are used to compare an individual score to a preset criterion for a learning objective refers to Criterion Referenced Tests.

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Correct Answer: True

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Type of validity evidence that is determined by correlating the test score with another measure of the construct is known as _____ Validity.

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Correct Answer: Convergent

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Type of validity evidence that is determined by how accurately test items or questions represent all possible items and questions for assessing a content domain is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Content Validity

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Construct Validity is the degree to which _____ quality or characteristic (construct) is measured accurately.

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Correct Answer: Both b and c

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A range in which an individual’s true score lies, based on the individual’s score and the standard error of measurement for the test is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Confidence Interval

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Type of criterionvalidity evidence that evaluates the relationship between the test score and another criterion assessed at approximately the same time is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Concurrent Validity

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A score that is typical or _____ of the entire group is known as Central Tendency.

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Correct Answer: Representative

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Category of standardized tests that assess individual preferences toward certain types of activities is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Career or Educational interest Inventory

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Changes in the way standardized tests are administered or scored that do not change what is being measured refer to Accomodations.

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Correct Answer: True

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Assessment accommodations should be provided for classroom assessments but not for standardized testing.

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Correct Answer: True

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One of the most useful types of scores, which is easy to interpret accurately, is a grade-equivalent score.

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Correct Answer: False

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A teacher interested in whether a student’s performance meets a set curricular standard would be most likely to use a criterion-referenced test.

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Correct Answer: True

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In order for an assessment to be considered a standardized test, it requires that the assessment reflects a comprehensive set of curricular standards in the subject area.

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Correct Answer: False

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A teacher obtains scores of 9, 9, 10, 11, and 12. Which is the mode?

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Correct Answer: 9

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Juan has scores of 9, 10, and 11 on his math quizzes. What is his mean math quiz score?

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Correct Answer: 10

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The standard deviation is a measure of the variability among scores. Which of the following is the information that you could get from a standard deviation?

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Correct Answer: A small standard deviation indicates that the majority of students scored close to the average.

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Two health classes took the same test. Mr. Sanchez’s class had a mean score of 70 and a standard deviation of 6. Ms. Lindsey’s class had a mean of 78 and a standard deviation of 12. Which class is probably grouped according to ability into a homogeneous class?

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Correct Answer: Mr. Sanchez’s

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A teacher interested in central tendency would be most interested in the ______.

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Correct Answer: Mean

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A teacher who gives a criterion-referenced test is most interested in using the scores to understand a student’s ______.

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Correct Answer: Mastery of material

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Which of the following descriptions is most consistent with the definition of a norm-referenced test?

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Correct Answer: Matthew’s score is higher than 80% of other children his age.

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The primary characteristic of a criterion-referenced test is that it measures a person’s performance ______.

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Correct Answer: As compared to a standard of performance, such as a learning objective

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The most accurate statement about readiness tests is that they ______.

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Correct Answer: Are used for making placement or curricular decisions

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The Graduate Admissions Committee requires a test measuring the applicants’ potential to be successful in graduate school. What type of test should they use?

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Correct Answer: Standardized aptitude test

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Which best describes a test measuring current knowledge?

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Correct Answer: Standardized achievement test

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Which best illustrates a standardized test?

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Correct Answer: Joshua is given a reading test with the same standard items, instructions, time allowed, and scoring procedures as all other students who take the test.

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The most accurate definition of a standardized test is that the test ______.

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Correct Answer: Is given under the same standard conditions

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Jennifer took a test in school that indicated strengths in reading but relative weaknesses on mathematical skills. She probably took what kind of test?

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Correct Answer: Standardized achievement test

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Teachers should consider using norm-referenced tests for which of the following scenarios?

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Correct Answer: To compare the mathematics achievement of a certain fourth-grade class with the other fourth graders in the whole school district

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A physical education teacher wants to send her top athletes in track and field to a university track and field competition. She tests all of her students in the 100-yard dash and submits the names of only those students who run the race in under 12 s. What testing purpose is reflected in this situation?

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Correct Answer: Criterion-referenced

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