NCE Appraisal and Testing Flashcards
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A correlation coefficient of -0.80 indicates:
Answer: A strong negative relationship
A correlation of -0.80 indicates a strong inverse relationship in which one variable increases as the other decreases.
The test-retest reliability method is used to assess:
Answer: Stability of scores over time
Test-retest reliability measures whether a test produces stable scores when given to the same group at two different time points.
A percentile rank of 75 indicates that the examinee scored:
Answer: At or above 75% of the normative group
A percentile rank of 75 means the examinee scored at or above 75% of individuals in the normative sample.
Which test is most widely used to assess cognitive ability in adults?
Answer: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
The WAIS is the most widely used standardized instrument for assessing intellectual functioning in adults.
Which statistic represents the middle value in a ranked distribution of scores?
Answer: Median
The median is the middle score when all values are arranged in ascending or descending order, dividing the distribution in half.
Split-half reliability is used to estimate:
Answer: Internal consistency from a single administration
Split-half reliability divides a single test into two halves and correlates the scores to estimate internal consistency without requiring two test sessions.