Norms and Tests in Psychological Assessment

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts regarding norms, testing methodologies, and principles in psychological assessments.

Norm-referenced Testing

A testing method where a test score is interpreted based on other test scores.

Criterion-referenced Testing

A testing method where a test score is judged against a specific set standard or criterion.

Normative Sample

A group of individuals whose performance on a test is analyzed to create norms for comparison.

Norming

The process of deriving norms from the scores of a normative sample.

Standardization

The process of administering a test under uniform conditions and procedures to ensure comparability.

Probability Sampling

A sampling technique where every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected.

Non-probability Sampling

A sampling technique where individuals are not chosen at random, and opportunities for selection are not equal.

Z Score

A statistical measurement that describes a value's relation to the mean of a group of values.

Percentile

A statistical measure indicating the value below which a given percentage of observations fall.

Age Norms

Standards set to indicate the average performance of different age groups.

Grade Norms

Standards that indicate the average test performance of individuals in a specific school grade.

National Norms

Norms derived from a sample representative of the national population.

Local Norms

Norms developed specifically for a local population rather than a nationally representative one.

Cultural Assessment

The process of considering the cultural background of testtakers in test selection and interpretation.

Reliability

The consistency of a measurement tool, yielding the same results under the same conditions.

Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure.

Mastery Test

A test designed to measure whether an individual has achieved a specific standard or level of knowledge.