Introduction

Question 1

administering a test for the purpose of obtaining a score and collecting information

Answer 1

measurement

Question 2

interpreting a score; placing a value judgement on the measurement, and making a decision based on the results

Answer 2

evaluation

Question 3

the characteristic we are trying to measure

Answer 3

construct

Question 4

a sequence of tests for the purpose of answering a question

Answer 4

test battery

Question 5

4 testing concepts:

Answer 5

1. question: what do you want to know
2. Method: how are you going to test
3. Results: what values did you obtain?
4. Interpretation: What do these values mean? What is the answer to the question?

Question 6

5 test selection considerations

Answer 6

1. population
2. ease of administration
3. ease of normative data comparison
4. ethics and fairness
5. validity and reliability