A Critique of Methods for Operationalizing the Concept of Fakeability.

Gordon, Michael E.; Gross, Ronald H.

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Publication Date: 1978

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A Critique of Methods for Operationalizing the Concept of Fakeability.

Gordon, Michael E.; Gross, Ronald H.

Educational and Psychological Measurement, v38 n3 p771-82 Fall 1978

Past practice of operationalizing the concept of fakeability of psychological tests is reviewed. The strengths and weaknesses of these indices are discussed in the light of a proposed new definition of fakeability based upon Naylor's model of measurement accuracy. (Author/JKS)

Descriptors: Psychological Testing, Rating Scales, Response Style (Tests), Test Reliability, Test Validity, Test Wiseness, Testing Problems

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Language: English

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