W1 Chapter 1A - Further Distinctions In Testing Flashcards
1
Q
How is assessment different to testing?
A
Assessment refers to the entire process compiling information and making inferences to predict behaviour
2
Q
What is the definition of assessment?
A
Appraising or estimating the magnitude of one or more attributes in a person
3
Q
What 5 sources of information do assessments require?
A
- Observations
- Interviews
- Checklists
- Inventories
- Projectives
4
Q
How do tests differ from assessments with regards to sources of information?
A
Tests represent only one sources of information