PSYCHOLOGY-RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY MATRIX 253

 

For each of the tests of reliability and validity listed on the matrix, prepare a 50- to 100-word description of the test’s application. Describe what conditions these reliability types would be used for as well as when they would be inappropriate. Then, for each test, prepare a 50- to 100-word description of the strengths and a 50- to 100-word description of the weaknesses.

 

Test of reliability
	

Application and appropriateness
	

Advantages
	

Disadvantages

Internal consistency

 

 
	

 
	

 
	

 

Split-half

 

 
	

 
	

 
	

 

Test or retest

 

 
	

 
	

 
	

 

Parallel and alternate forms

 

 
	

 
	

 
	

 

Test of validity
	

Application and appropriateness
	

Strengths
	

Weaknesses

Face validity

 

 
	

 
	

 
	

 

Content validity

 

 
	

 
	

 
	

 

Criterion related

 

 
	

 
	

 
	

 

Construct