The _____ Scale Has an Arbitrary Zero, Indicates a Difference

question 99

Multiple Choice

The _____ scale has an arbitrary zero, indicates a difference in direction, and a magnitude of difference with the amount expressed in constant units.

• A) interval scale
• B) nominal scale
• C) ordinal scale
• D) ratio scale

Identify and differentiate between the types of validity (content, criterion, construct).

Recognize the role of factor analysis in determining the grouping of items in a test.

Understand the changes in the concept of validity across different editions of the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.

Describe methods for establishing evidence of content and construct validity.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Motives

Underlying influences on behavior that stem from desires or feelings of which an individual is not aware.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing how they think, feel, and behave.

Conditioned

The process of learning by which a stimulus becomes associated with a specific response through conditioning, often used in behaviorism.

Behavioralist

A psychologist or researcher who studies behavior through observable actions and reactions, often ignoring mental state theories.