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subtest

subtest

1 3.9
A small part of a larger test that checks one skill
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌbˌtɛst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : subprueba
  • The WISC consisted of 10 subtests that contributed equally to the total IQ score.
  • subtest scores
  • comprehension subtest
  • word subtest

Which ones do you think scores on which subtest are most highly correlated with the G factor?

Examples

  • The students' spelling ability was assessed using the Spelling subtest of the WJ-III.

    Academic text (2013)

  • The second-grade version of the SAT-10 included the subtests Word Study Skills, Reading Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension.

    Academic text (2008)

  • For purposes of this investigation, the Word Attack subtest of the Basic Skills cluster was used.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Thus, except for the most able subjects, each subtest ends with a series of failures.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Composite scores, rather than subtest scores, were used in this study for several reasons.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Thus, average standard scores for all subtests fell within the Average to High Average range.

    Academic text (2013)

  • The Kuder-Richardson 20 reliability estimate for the comprehension subtest in second grade was .88.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Means and variances for the K-ABC and WISC-R subtests are reported in Table 2.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Average correlations between the standard battery subtests and Full Scale scores ranged from 0.33 to 0.74.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The students' spelling ability was assessed using the Spelling subtest of the WJ-III.

Synonyms

subscale
vssubtest
  • Specialized
1 6.4

A part of a test that measures one specific area

is a smaller part that measures one specific skill or function
sub-test
vssubtest
  • Specialized
4.4

A shorter test inside a larger exam, like reading or vocabulary

is a part that measures a specific skill or function

How Specific

question
∞ 1.0
item
∞ 1.0
subtest
  • Specialized
1 3.9
section
∞ 1.0
test
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

subtest singular
subtests plural

Morphology

subtest = test (transparent) = sub + test + sub

The prefix 'sub-' indicating a subordinate or smaller part plus the noun 'test' clearly yields 'a smaller or subordinate test', which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

The word subtest is made of sub- meaning 'under' or 'part of' and the common word test, so it pictures a 'test under' a larger one. So, a subtest is a smaller part of a bigger exam that checks one specific skill.