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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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