1. Chapter 6 Process and Procedures of Testing
Robert J. Drummond and Karyn Dayle Jones Assessment Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals, 6th edition
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2. Decision Theory Model
A decision theory model provides a frame of reference in deciding whether to test and how to locate and select a test.
Making judgments and decisions (What kinds of judgments or decisions have to be made?)
Identifying the type of information needed
Identifying available information
Strategies to obtain additional information
Locating appropriate tests
Evaluating and selecting tests
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3. Locating Tests Buros Mental Measurement Yearbook Test Critiques
Publisher’s catalog
ERIC website
Journal articles
Textbooks
Experts in the field
Specimen sets
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4. Forms of test administration
Self-administered
Group-administered
Individually-administered
Computer-assisted/computer-adaptive
Videotape-administered
Audiotape-administered
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5. Components of the Test Manual
Rationale and uses of test discussed
Studies presented on general and specific uses
Special qualifications of users stated
Test manual updated and revised when new edition of test was published
Test administration conditions and modes explained
Test interpretation easy to understand
Norming groups described
Validity presented
Reliability presented
Evidence presented on whether construct being measured corresponds to nature of assessment intended
Rationale for specific combination of subtests and justification of interpretive relationships among scores included
Gender and relevant racial or ethnic group information presented
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6. Criteria for selecting a test
What is the purpose of the test?
Does the test measure what needs to be assessed?
Does the test have validity information? Is the test reliable?
Does the test provide the necessary information to make a proper interpretation?
Does the test provide interpretive feedback for the examinee?
Is the test appropriate for the examinee?
Is the test free from bias?
What level of competency is needed to administer the test?
Is the test a practical one to select?
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7. Practical Measurement Concepts
To be considered in the evaluation of the test:
Time of testing
Cost of testing
Format of the test
Readability
Ease of administration
Ease of scoring
Use of interpretation
Usefulness of the test manual
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8. Test Administration Guidelines and Procedures
A test has to be administered under standardized or controlled conditions.
If the examiner does not administer the test as directed, the results may be different from those obtained under standard procedures, and nonstandard results may affect the accuracy of the interpretation.
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9. Major competencies needed by test administrators:
Adequate training
Knowledge of the content being measured
Knowledge of test construction
Awareness of measurement concepts
Knowledge of good assessment practices
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10. Standards for Test Administration
Proper procedures in administering tests.
Carefully follow the standardized procedures for administration and scoring specified by the test publishers.
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11. Examiner Knowledge
The examiner needs to review the test booklet, test manuals, and answer sheet.
Be familiar with the content of the test, the type of test items, and the directions for administering the test.
One of the best ways to become familiar with the test is to follow the procedures and actually take the test.
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12. Management Details
Maintain the security of testing materials before and after the testing.
Avoid labeling students based on a single test score.
Adhere strictly to the copyright law and under no circumstances photocopy or otherwise reproduce answer forms, test booklets, or other materials.
Administer, score, interpret, and use tests exactly as specified in the manual.
Release results only to authorized persons in a form consistent with the accepted principles of test interpretation.
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13. Training Test Administrators
When testing a large number of clients or students, the examiner will need help from other individuals such as teachers, administrators, or counselors.
The training of these assistants needs to be specific to the test being administered.
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