standardized testing Flashcards
what do criterion referenced tests compare the child to?
him/herself
what does a norm referenced test compare the child to?
standardized groups of “normal” children
what is reliability?
are the results repeatable?
what is validity?
does the test measure what u wanted it to measure?
what is sensitivity?
ability of the test to detect dysfunction or an abnormality (true positive)- MRI, if it says u don’t have it, u CAN RULE IT OUT! It won’t say u have it if u don’t…
what is specificity?
ability of the test to detect normality
PREGO TEST- rules it IN, if it says u have it, u have it, does not give false positives, might give false negatives, so if it says negative, u may still actually be pregnant… this wont say u don’t have it if u do…
raw score
number of items correct
age-equivalence
average age of normative sampule who achieved the score
developmental quotient
ratio between child’s actual score and child’s age
standard scores
Z score and Tscore, expressed in terms of standard deviations
which score is expressed in terms of standard deviations?
Standard scores
percentile rank
compare score to normative sample
percentage
passed items out of total number of items measured
What age is the INFANIB test for?
1-18 mo.
what is the purpose of the INFANIB
examine neuro fxn
time to administer the INFANIB
20-30 min
is the INFANIB criterion or norm referenced?
criterion
what is the gold standard for measuring ID developmental delay
Bayley III
age for AIMS test
birth to 18 mo.
purpose for AIMS
ID motor delay
time to administer AIMS
20-30 mins
how is AIMS referenced?
norm referenced
age fro Bayley III test
1-42 mo. (3.5 yrs.)