Testing -MT- Chapter 4

Question 1

Test has Content Validity

if it includes

Answer 1

• Proper sample of relevant structures

(depend upon purpose)

Question 2

Importance of Content validity

Answer 2

• ++ Content Validity = ++ accurate measure of what supp. to meas.
• test with under-rep specification = harmful washback

Question 3

Approach validity which see how far results on the test agree w/ independant highly dependable assessment of candidates ability.

This assessment being criterion measure to validate

Answer 3

Criterion-Related Validity

Question 4

Two Kinds of Criterion-Referenced Activity

Answer 4

1 - Concurence validity

2 - Predictive Validity

Question 5

Concurent Validity

Answer 5

Criterion-Related Validity

• Established when Test and Criterion Administered at about same time
• How many of functions tested in the component, and how representative of complete set of functions in the objectives

Question 6

Predictive Validity

Answer 6

Criterion-related validity

• A test can predict cadidates future performance
• Pass/Fail or Placement Tests

Question 7

How to know a test really measures writing

Answer 7

1 - Obtain extensive sample of writing from 1st group reliably scored

2 - Compare scores (or pilot test) with score given for sample of writing

3 - If high level of agreement = measure writing ability

Question 8

Face Validity

Answer 8

• If a test LOOKS like it measures what it is supposed to measure
• test without Face validity may not be accepted by candidates, teachers, employers, etc.

Question 9

should EVERY EFFORT in constructing tests be made to ensure content validity?

Answer 9

Yes

• Reason why favouring direct testing