In Developing the National Certification Exam for Counselors, the Test

question 2

Multiple Choice

In developing the national certification exam for counselors, the test developers wanted to assure adequate validity and reliability. For the following items, place the letter that represents the kind of validity or reliability described.
-Split-half reliability

• A)The extent to which the instrument measures a theoretical or hypothetical trait or concept
• B)Tests scores from one version of a test are correlated with another "alternate" version
• C)The extent to which an instrument correlates with an outcome criterion in the present
• D)Correlating one test administration with another administration of the same test at a later date
• E)The degree the evidence shows items and questions represent the proper domain
• F)The correlation of odd numbered items on a test with even numbered items
• G)The extent to which the instrument correlates with future outcome criterion
• H)A statistical analysis of each test item against all of the other test items

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Definitions:

Unforeseen Circumstances

Situations or events that could not have been predicted or expected, often leading to disruptions in agreements or plans.

Preexisting Duty Rule

A legal principle stating that an existing contractual obligation cannot serve as consideration for a new contract.

Bilateral Contract

A bilateral contract is a mutually binding agreement in which each party makes a promise to the other, such as a promise to perform a service in exchange for payment.

Illusory Promise

Describes a statement or agreement that appears to be a promise but is too vague or has terms that allow the promisor to avoid any real obligation.