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Tests And Measurement Question Paper

Tests And Measurement

Course:Doctor Of Philosophy

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
PSY/PHD 806 TESTS AND MEASUREMENT
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DATE: MONDAY, 4TH APRIL 2011 TIME: 9.00 A.M. - 12.00 P.M.

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER 2 QUESTIONS IN SECTION B.

1.a) Define the following concepts: (10 MARKS)
i. Psychological test
ii. Assessment (psychological)
iii. Psychometrics
iv. Test users
v. Test taker

b)Explain the use of testing in the following settings: (10 MARKS)
i. Educational
ii. Counseling
iii. Clinical
iv. Business and organization
v. Governments

c) Identify and explain five assumptions underlying psychological testing. (10 MARKS)

SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS

2.A number of guidelines and standards have been developed to govern psychological testing and assessment. Explain the roles for each of the following :
i. Code of fair testing practices in education
ii. Ethical standards for assessment
iii. Guidelines and expectations on rights and responsibilities of test takers.
iv. Standards for multicultural assessment (10MARKS)

3. Identify and describe the steps involved in test development. (10 MARKS)

4. You are required to critique and evaluate one psychological test. Describe five key areas that will form the basis for the task. (10 MARKS)

5. Describe common areas of a psychological report of testing using specific instance.
(10 MARKS)

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