PSY 3307 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Social Desirability Bias, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Operational Definition

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3307
• Professor: Elizabeth Kristjansson

Document Summary

Contain fairness (not equality) for all participants (if we gave the same equal tests than minorities would may not have the same advantages as the majorities which developed the test or survey) Instruments should be used and interpreted correctly. Be based in scientific research and theory. Be biased in testing (ie. if one question is appropriate for one culture and not another but we are looking to study cross-culturally) Achievement tests: a test created by a teacher or professor measures what has already been learned on a specific academic setting (ie. final exam or spelling test) Aptitude test: measures an individual"s potential for learning or ability to perform in specific situations (ie. vocational, educational, sat) Intelligence test: also measure an individual"s potential to learn but at broader levels, identifies strengths and deficits, used diagnostically in educational or clinical settings. Interest inventory: identifies someones interests to predicted satisfaction in potential in job or academia, used in educational, career, or counselling situations.