Module 6 questions Gober Flashcards
How does a norm-referenced test differ from a criterion-referenced test?
Comparison of scores with an age-matched sample
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a standardized test?
- Uniform procedure for administration
- Fixed number of items
- **Standard format for reporting results Correct
- Specific scoring protocol
What measures central tendency?
Mean
What standard scores is the least psychometrically sound?
age-equivalent score
What is a possible reason for low inter-rater reliability on a standardized test?
Poor compliance with testing procedures
Why is the confidence interval (SEM) a useful statistic?
It indicates the error associated with any score
Which of the following is not an indicator of a test’s validity?
- Concurrence of results with tests evaluating similar constructs
- Ability of the test to discriminate between typical and clinical populations
- Agreement of results over multiple test administrations Correct
- Accuracy of the test in predicting performance in other tasks
Which test would be most appropriate for a 5-year-old child with motor delays who has an extremely limited attention span?
- DTVP-2
- PDMS-2
- M-FUN Correct
- BOT-2
Which of the following test combinations allows evaluation of a child’s performance in home and school environments?
- SFA and BOT-2
- SPM and M-FUN Correct
- PDMS-2 and PEDI
- BSID-III and GMFM
Why is it important to discuss a child’s test performance with parents, teachers, or both?
To evaluate the representativeness of the child’s performance
Which of the following would compromise a standard testing protocol?
- Completing the testing in two sessions
- Giving a bathroom or snack break
- Allowing additional practice on items Correct
- Praising the child’s effort and attention
How are results on a standardized assessment best reported to parents and teachers?
Use simple professional language and explain findings and interpretations clearly.
Which screening tool would be appropriate to use with a 3-month-old infant?
- Ages and Stages Questionnaire
- Denver Developmental Screening Test Correct
- Developmental Indicators for Assessment of Learning
- FirstSTEP: Screening Tool for Evaluating Preschoolers
Which standardized test is most appropriate to evaluate the functional motor skills needed for activities of daily living for a 16-year-old girl?
- Sensory Processing Measure (SPM)
- Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (AASP)
- Goal-Oriented Assessment of Skills (GOALS) Correct
- Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)
What is the chronologic age of a child who was tested on June 2, 2014, and born on August 5, 2011?
2 years, 10 months
