Intro Flashcards
1
Q
What is measurement
A
administering a test for the purpose of obtaining a score and collecting information
2
Q
What is evaluation
A
Interpreting a score; placing a value judgement on the measurement and making a decision based on the results
3
Q
What is a construct
A
The characteristic we are trying to measure
4
Q
What is a test battery
A
Sequence of test you put together to answer a given question
5
Q
What are 4 testing concepts
A
- Question - what do you want to know?
- method - How are you going to test?
- Results - What values did you obtain
- Interpretation - What do these values mean? What is the answer to your question
6
Q
What are 5 test selection considerations
A
- Population
- ease of test administration
- Ease of normative data comparison
- Ethics and fairness
- Validity and reliability w
