Psyc 216: Psychological Tests And Measurement Question Paper
Psyc 216: Psychological Tests And Measurement
Course:Bachelor Of Psychology
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 216: PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS AND MEASUREMENT
STREAMS: B. PSYCHOLOGY TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6/8/2013 8.30 A.M – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer ALL the questions.
1. Explain the following terms:
(i) Psychological tests [3 marks]
(ii) Measurement [2 marks]
(iii) Validity [2 marks]
(iv) Reliability [2 marks]
(v) Test generalizability [3 marks]
(vi) Test item difficulty [3 marks]
(vii) Test item discrimination [3 marks]
2. Explain the defining characteristics of psychological tests. [9 marks]
3. Highlight any three common areas of psychological testing. [6 marks]
4. Explain the contribution of the following people in psychological testing.
(i) Alfred Binet [6 marks]
(ii) David Weschsler [6 marks]
5. Highlight any four areas where psychological tests can be put t use. [4 marks]
6. Explain any four types of psychological tests. [12 marks]
7. Explain three ethical issues that any researcher using psychological testing should consider. [9 marks]
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