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34 Cards in this Set
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What is theoretical orientation?
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What it's meaning is.
-understand the construct the test is to measure? -does it measure what it should? |
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Practical Considerations
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reading ability match requirements of test?
length of test appropriate? |
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Standardization
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test taker..similar to norm group?
norm group size adequate? subgroup norms? administration? |
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Reliability
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estimates sufficiently high?(.90 clinical)
(.70 research) stability of trait? test format |
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Validity
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how was it validated?
accurate measure for purpose? |
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Observed Score
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True Score + Error (internal or external)
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Scientist-practitioner
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relies on research and engages in it
works with client |
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psychometrist
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administers and scores tests, don't work with client
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Who is the consumer?
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who gets the results, could be client, parents, insurance provider, courts
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Purpose of tests(4)
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Diagnose and treat
progress monitoring change facilitation information to a third party |
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4 types of test interpretation
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Descriptive
Genetic Predictive Evaluative |
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Descriptive Test Interpretation
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describes, usually attributes/characteristics of a person
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Genetic Test Interpretation
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looks to past for explanations of current behaviors
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predictive test interpretation
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forecast how someone is likely to behave in the future
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evaluative test interpretation
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adds judgment
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Test Batteries
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creating a bunch of tests that go together
need moderation |
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Measuring stable traits
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tests alone are more useful
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Measuring unstable states
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usefulness of assessment decreases, use other types of tests
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End Goal (3)
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develop hypothesis/possible answers to specific questions
aid in problem solving and treatment planning facilitate decision making |
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Use of Assessment
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91% use
10-25% of time doing it 64% jobs desirable |
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Top Ten Tests
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MMPI
Wechlers Rorscach Myers Briggs |
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Raw scores
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how many points you get
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Percentile ranks
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better than 95% of people who have taken the test
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Standard Scores
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convert a raw score to fit into some scale
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Z scores
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rarely used
mean=0 SD +-1 |
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T Scores
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Mean 50
SD +-10 |
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SAT/GRE Scores
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Mean 500
SD +-100 |
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Ethics in Testing(3)
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Professional Relationship
Signed Informed Consent Nature of Tests |
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Invasion of Privacy
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may reveal more than they are prepared to find out
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Test Bias w/ minority clients
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most norm groups are white
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Before testing
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find out beliefs about testing
provide information about the test |
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Interpretation (expect)
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opposition or resistance
be sensitive to ongoing reactions |
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The results of a test can...
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confirm/reflect current beliefs
contradict current beliefs |
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Bottom Line
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Involve client in all phases of testing
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