observed score
[/əbˈzɜːrvd skɔːr/]
nounpl: observed scores
escore observado
1. The actual score or measurement obtained from direct observation or testing, without any statistical adjustment or correction
The observed score on the intelligence test was 115, though the true score might differ due to measurement error.
O escore observado no teste de inteligência foi 115, embora o escore verdadeiro possa diferir devido ao erro de medição.
2. In educational and psychological testing, the raw score that a test-taker receives before any adjustments or standardization procedures are applied
The student's observed score in mathematics was 85 out of 100.
O escore observado do estudante em matemática foi 85 de 100.
3. In classical test theory, the sum of the true score and error of measurement
The observed score equals the true score plus measurement error in this theoretical model.
O escore observado é igual ao escore verdadeiro mais o erro de medição neste modelo teórico.
This is a technical term primarily used in educational psychology, psychometrics, and academic research in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential in test theory discussions and assessment literacy. The distinction between observed scores and true scores is a fundamental concept taught in measurement and evaluation courses in universities across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the observed score reflects the student's performance
to distinguish between observed and true scores
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