SJSU Kin 175 Exam 2 Topics: Psychometrics Questions and Correct Verified Answers Latest Version
5 views 0 purchase
Course
SJSU
Institution
SJSU
What does it mean for data to be clean?
The data reflects what it is supposed to.
What does it mean for data to be relevant?
The data is applicable given the context and purpose of data
collection and is appropriate in terms of the particular group the data
is being obtained from.
What do...
✓ Examining construct validity ensures that measures of intangible
characteristics (stress, happiness, honesty) are clean and relevant. It is
examined through a systematic process of correlating your measure (x)
of the characteristic of interest with similar and dissimilar measures (y's).
Good construct validity is when correlation coefficients match
expectations (low when correlated with dissimilar measures and high
when correlated with similar measures).
What is the definition of internal consistency in the context of scores?
✓ The consistency of scores collected multiple times on the same day.
What does SEM stand for and what is it used for?
✓ SEM stands for Standard Error of Measurement and it is used for
quantitatively estimating measurement error.
What is the Spearman Brown Prophecy formula?
✓ The Spearman Brown Prophecy formula is used to predict how reliability
will be affected by a shortened/lengthened test.
What is a false negative?
✓ Incorrectly categorizing a master as a non-master.
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ExamArsenal. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.