Module 2 Lesson 1: Two Common Problems Requiring Information About Tests

Question 1

What is one of the most common practical problems in psychological testing?

Answer 1

One of the most common practical problems in the world of psychological testing is finding information about a particular test.

Question 2

What are the contexts wherein the problem of finding information about tests arises in?

Answer 2

The problem arises in two contexts. First, one hears about a test, knows little about it, and needs information about its characteristics.

The second type of problem requiring test information is quite different. One sometimes needs to determine what tests might be available to serve a particular purpose.

Question 3

What are the two common questions about tests?

Answer 3

1. How do I get information about a particular test?
2. What tests are available for a particular purpose?

Question 4

What does the APA emphasize about tests?

Answer 4

A report from the American Psychological Association (Turner, DeMers, Fox, & Reed, 2001) emphasized the professional responsibility to be competent in test selection.