test development

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a term used for all the processes that goes into the method of creating a psychometrically sound test

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test development

Question 2

steps of test development

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1. Test Conceptualization
2. Tests Construction
3. Test Tryout
4. Item Analysis
5. Test Revisions

Question 3

if the performance is tested as a function of age wherein interpretations of the scores obtained may differ based in age-range.

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age-based scaling

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if the performance is tested as a function of grade wherein interpretations of the scores obtained may differ based on the current grade level of the responded

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grade-based scaling

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if the performance is tested as a function of a single construct

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unidimensional scaling

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if the performance is tested as a function of multiple constructs

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multidimensional scaling

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if the performance is tested as a function of comparison

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comparative

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if the performance is tested and is interpreted in a nominal way

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categorical scaling

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a test that group words, statements, or symbols
wherein the strength of a trait is indicated by the test taker

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rating scale

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wherein final score is obtained by summing the ratings across items. Likert Scale is a summative scale that has numerous alternative responses

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summative scale

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wherein takers were presented in pairs where they are asked to compare

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method of paired comparison

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provides an ordinal information through either comparative or categorical scaling

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sorting method

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wherein items are arranged sequentially from weaker to stronger expression of attitudes, beliefs, or feelings that are being measured

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guttman scale

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• Multiple Choice
• Matching Type
• Binary Choice
• Likert Type

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selected response

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• Completion
• Short Answer
• Essay

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constructed response

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summing scores obtained from each items designated for each or a construct.

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cumulative scoring

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when scores categorize people on a certain class or type

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class scoring

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a scoring procedure that results into a total score coming from a variety of items from the test

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ipsative scoring

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a stage wherein items should be tried out on people who
are similar in critical demographic aspects to the identified
target population

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test tryout

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• wherein it includes preliminary research about the creation of the prototype of the test
• it involves literature review, experimentation, creations,
  revisions, and deletion of preliminary test items

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pilot work / pilot study

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obtained by calculating the proportion of the total number of test takers who answered the test correctly

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item difficulty index

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indication of an internal consistency of the test

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item reliability index

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the degree to which a test is measuring what it purports to measure

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item validity index

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how an item separates or discriminates between high and low scorers

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item discrimination index

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analysis if the effect of foils or distractors

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analysis of items alternatives

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no generally acceptable method but may be through consistent responding based on thresholds established

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guessing analysis

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the degree, if any test item is biased

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item fairness

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analyzes the amount of time spent but may yield misleading results

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speed test analysis

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the process of revalidation on a different sample

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cross-validation

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using two or more tests on the chosen sample

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co-validation