Psych Assessment

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Test conceptualization

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Conceiving ideas for the test

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Pilot Work

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The prototype of the test to be tested on the same related to the participants

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Unidimensional

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Only one dimension is perceived to underly the ratings

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Scaling

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Process of setting rules for assigning numbers

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Measurement

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Assigning of numbers according to rules

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Age base scale

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Age is of the critical interest

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Grade based scale

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Performance is of the critical interest

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Stanine scale

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Scores that can ranged from 1-9

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Rating scale

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Groupings of words or statements

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Summative scale

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Summing the ratings accross the items

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Likert scale

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Present the test item with 5 alternative response

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Method of paired comparison

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Presented with pairs of stimuli and are asked to compare

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Comparative scaling

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Judgement of a stimulus in comparison with every other stimulus on a test

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Guttman Scale

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Scaling methods that yields ordinal scale

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Scalogram analysis

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Graphic mapping of the test takers response

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Item pool

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Reservoir in which items are withdraw

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Item format

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Layout of the individuals test items

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Selected response format

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Select a response from a set of alternative

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Constructed response format

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Supply correct and create answers

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Multiple choice format

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Stem, 1 correct alternative, several correct alternative

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Matching item

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Premise on the left response on the right

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Binary choice item

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Item that contains two possible response

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True false items

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Indicates item if they are correct or incorrect

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Completion item

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Provide a word or phrase that complete the sentence

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Short answer item

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Items should be written clearly so that test takers can respond accurately

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Essay item

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Respond to an item by writing a composition

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Item bank

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Easy accessible collection of test question

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Item branching

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Ability to tailor the content

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CAT

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Computer administered test taking process

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Floor Effect

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Test takes at low end

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Ceiling effect

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Test at high end

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Class scoring

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Test takers response earn credit

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Ipsative scoring

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Comparing test score on one score within a test to another scale within that same test

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Item analysis

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Statistical scrutiny

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Item difficulty index

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Obtained by calculating the correct answers of the test takers

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Item endorsement index

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Used in achievement testing

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Item reliability index

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Indication of internal consistency

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Item validity index

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Indication of the degree which is a test is measuring what it purports to measure

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Item discrimination index

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Measure of item discrimination

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Item characteristic curves

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Graphic representation of item difficulty or discrimination

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Guessing

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Eluded any universally acceptable solution

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Item fairness

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Degree to which any item is bias

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A biased item

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Item that favors one part

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Speed items

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Analysis of test taken under speed

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Qualitative methods

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Verbal rather than mathematical

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Qualitative item analysis

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Famous non statistical procedure