PSYC 406 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4.1: Stanford Achievement Test Series, Coordinator Of Government Activities In The Territories, Cognitive Abilities Test
23 Nov 2016
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Gre - the ability of it to predict first-year graduate grades is incredibly weak. A lot of weight is placed on a test that contributes relatively little to the criterion. One subject is tested at a time vs many subjects are tested at a time. Examiner records responses vs subjects record own responses. Scoring requires considerable skill vs scoring is straightforward and objective. Examiner flexibility can elicit maximum performance if permitted by standardisation (e. g. subject is frightened, nervous) vs there are no safeguards (assume subject is cooperative and motivated). Safeguards - to prevent a person from receiving a low score for reasons other than low ability - such as lack of motivation, cooperation. As a result, low scores on group tests are often difficult to interpret. Pro(cid:448)ide i(cid:374)for(cid:373)atio(cid:374) other tha(cid:374) su(cid:271)je(cid:272)ts" s(cid:272)ore - behaviour and attitudes are observed under standardised conditions.
