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51.
"Sampling error" can be reduced by

A. Increasing both sample size and variance

B. Reducing sample size and increasing variance

C. Increasing sample size and reducing variance

D. Reducing both sample size and variance

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52.
The . . . . . . . . , though difficult to calculate, is the best measure of dispersion since it takes into consideration the whole data and the deviations are taken from the arithmetic mean.

A. Quartile deviation

B. Standard deviation

C. Mean deviation

D. None of the above

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53.
Whenever we want to compare the variability of two series which differ widely in their averages or which are measured in different units, we calculate the . . . . . . . . , which being ratios, are numbers independent of the units of measurement.

A. Mean deviation

B. Co-efficient at dispersion

C. Dispersions

D. None of the above

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54.
The . . . . . . . . method is employed extensively in studies related to children, animals, birds, insects etc.

A. Participant observation

B. Naturalistic observation

C. Subjective observation

D. None of the above

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55.
"Averages are statistical constants which enable us to comprehend in a single effort the significance of the whole", was said by

A. Professor Bowley

B. William James

C. E. R. Hilgard

D. None of the above

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56.
Which one of the following statements is correct about homogeneous test
1. Validity is dependent upon reliability
2. Reliability is dependent upon validity
3. Reliability and validity are contradictory
4. Poor reliability yields high validity
Select your answer:

A. Only 1

B. All 1, 2, 3 and 4

C. Only 3 and 4

D. Only 2 and 4

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57.
If a test yields similar results on different occasions; it is considered

A. Reliable

B. Valid

C. Standardised

D. Useful

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58.
When the lower half before the median is divided into two equal parts, the value of the dividing variate is called

A. Lower quartile

B. Decile

C. Upper quartile

D. None of the above

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59.
. . . . . . . . coefficient are desirable if test scores are to be used to help an individual with an important decision

A. Standard

B. Reliable

C. High validity

D. None of the above

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60.
. . . . . . . . in psychology formerly were associated chiefly with test construction and the interpretation of test results.

A. Statisticians

B. Scientists

C. Experts

D. None of the above

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Psychological Testing MCQ Questions and Answers

51. "Sampling error" can be reduced by

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52. The . . . . . . . . , though difficult to calculate, is the best measure of dispersion since it takes into consideration the whole data and the deviations are taken from the arithmetic mean.

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53. Whenever we want to compare the variability of two series which differ widely in their averages or which are measured in different units, we calculate the . . . . . . . . , which being ratios, are numbers independent of the units of measurement.

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54. The . . . . . . . . method is employed extensively in studies related to children, animals, birds, insects etc.

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55. "Averages are statistical constants which enable us to comprehend in a single effort the significance of the whole", was said by

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56. Which one of the following statements is correct about homogeneous test 1. Validity is dependent upon reliability 2. Reliability is dependent upon validity 3. Reliability and validity are contradictory 4. Poor reliability yields high validity Select your answer:

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57. If a test yields similar results on different occasions; it is considered

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58. When the lower half before the median is divided into two equal parts, the value of the dividing variate is called

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59. . . . . . . . . coefficient are desirable if test scores are to be used to help an individual with an important decision

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60. . . . . . . . . in psychology formerly were associated chiefly with test construction and the interpretation of test results.

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51.
"Sampling error" can be reduced by

52.
The . . . . . . . . , though difficult to calculate, is the best measure of dispersion since it takes into consideration the whole data and the deviations are taken from the arithmetic mean.

53.
Whenever we want to compare the variability of two series which differ widely in their averages or which are measured in different units, we calculate the . . . . . . . . , which being ratios, are numbers independent of the units of measurement.

54.
The . . . . . . . . method is employed extensively in studies related to children, animals, birds, insects etc.

55.
"Averages are statistical constants which enable us to comprehend in a single effort the significance of the whole", was said by

56.
Which one of the following statements is correct about homogeneous test
1. Validity is dependent upon reliability
2. Reliability is dependent upon validity
3. Reliability and validity are contradictory
4. Poor reliability yields high validity
Select your answer:

57.
If a test yields similar results on different occasions; it is considered

58.
When the lower half before the median is divided into two equal parts, the value of the dividing variate is called

59.
. . . . . . . . coefficient are desirable if test scores are to be used to help an individual with an important decision

60.
. . . . . . . . in psychology formerly were associated chiefly with test construction and the interpretation of test results.