3.1 SELECTION AND DECISION MAKING OF MEANINGFUL PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST
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SELECTION AND DECISION-MAKING OF MEANINGFUL
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTPRESENTED BY:
Mary Anne A. Portuguez
SELECTION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST
TEST MANUAL• Before using the test, the test user must examine and
evaluate the manual. • It provides the basic information needed to administer a test,
score, and to make use of the results.
Check list questions that should be answered by the test manual• Standardization Samplea. How many subjects were used to establish the reliability,
validity, and norms of the test?b. What are the demographic and personal characteristics of
these subjects? Are they similar to those of the group you will give the test to?
•Reliabilitya. What methods were used to estimate the reliability
of the test?b. Is the reliability high enough for your purposes?
•Validitya. Is there evidence that the test is meaningful for your
purposes?b. What specific criteria was the test validated against?
• Scoringa. Are scoring keys available?b. If the test can be scored by machine, how much
does it cost and what sort of report is offered?
•Practical Considerationsa. How long does it take to administer the test?b. Does the test require reading? If so, is it at right level
for the people you will test?c. How much training is required for the test
administrator? How can training be obtained?
CONSIDERATIONS IN TAKING THE TEST
• Purpose of the test• Uses of the test• Description of the test•Method of administration• Time Limit• Scoring procedures• Reliability and validity• Norms• Limitations and strengths of the test