Psychometrics Essays & Research Papers

What is the psychometric test? A psychometric test is a set of items that are designed to measure characteristics of human beings that pertain to behavior. Behavior is an observable and measurable action. Psychometric testing is not just the another subject that we may study in college,but it is a topic that personally affects many individuals, and the results of these test are used in ways that significantly affect us and those around us. For example, test scores are used to diagnose mental...

Introduction If a business wants to be successful, there are a lot of aspects need to be concerned. Business objectives are one of the most essential factors. Therefore, a firm needs to be very careful on their recruitment and selection process because choosing the right candidates that fit for the business could help the firm to be more likely to achieve the goals. However, it is not easy to find the right candidates due to different organizations seeking for different qualities of employees....

Assessing the ability of blind and partially sighted people: are psychometric tests fair? 1. Introduction Psychometric or standardised tests are assessments that measure knowledge, abilities, attitudes and personality traits. They are used in education and recruitment and can consist of written, online or oral tests. Blind and partially sighted individuals are potentially disadvantaged by the use of these tests. RNIB is often approached by teachers and parents concerned about the...

INTRODUCTION Recruitment and selection are the core activities of the HR department in any organization as it is directly linked to the employees of the organization. These processes are not only important but also the most difficult as it involves a lot of cost on the part of the company. Unlike the recruitment process the selection process also involves a lot of cost in terms of interviews and tests in conducting the selection of the employees.. Many of us already know that the psychometric...

PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES ESSAY QUESTION: pitfalls (historical/current) associated in relation with using psychometric measures in our multicultural SA context. 1. overview of psychometric properties (definition/history) Psychometric properties are those aspects of a test or a measure that say how good the test or measure is. They deal with things like the reliability and validity of a measure. How accurate is it at measuring a construct and does it measure what it's supposed to...

 Contents Introduction The selection of employees is one of the most significant tasks a human resources practitioner is faced with. This affects the flow of employees entering and exiting the firm. Many issues may arise if the recruiting process is not in accordance with the South African Legislation, namely the Employment equity act and the labour relations act, which governs the reliability validity, bias and fairness of psychometric assessment measures. These legislations have...

I believe that we should have a standardized test for High School students to graduate. It is a way of measuring basic skills of students. It puts all the knowledge of what we have learned over the past 12 years to the test. It’s put in a test to see how much you’ve truly learned and to prepare you for your adult life. Another reason we should have this standardized test is because it will better prepare the students for college. Students are given this final test and are released into the real...

Usage of Psychometric Test in Corporate Introduction: In today’s world Psychometric tests are widely used tool in corporate. They are used for various purposes and there are different types of test which are used in companies. In psychometric tests there are different things which can be measured. They are Intelligence quotient, emotional quotient, personality traits, aptitude etc. These tests are used as per company’s needs. In organizations these tests are used according to the...

Companies’ Use of Psychometric Tests for Recruitment: A Review of the Literature Word count: 2995 PART 1 PART 1 Introduction This paper surveys the literature on the use of psychometric testing by employers as part of the recruitment process and considers the general usage by different types of businesses. Companies spend high amount of money each year on psychometric test which measures personality type, learning styles and personal preferences of individuals. Since...

What is the PDA Psychometric Test? PDA is a psychometric test that through a simple, precise and scientific method allows us to discover and analyze people’s behavioral profiles. It also allows us to evaluate the behavioral requirements of a job and generate detailed compatibilities that apply to the different Human Resources processes. The PDA test does not qualify behavioral profiles as “good or bad”; it describes the evaluated individual’s behavioral characteristics. In the case of...

PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING IN RECRUTING Psychometric testing turns out to be a handy tool for recruiting potential employees. From the manufacturing sector to BPO, from FMCG to Banking, there is hardly any domain that does not require organizations to assess its employees’ personality. Recruit the right people for the right jobs is an elusive art. The high rates of attrition and lack of candidates possessing the appropriate qualities bear testimony to the fact that organizations have not been...

Psychometric Tests Used in Employee Selection Introduction As we all know, selecting the right kind and appropriate employees are key elements of business effectiveness and successful management. In order to choose the right person for the job, many managers take ability and personality into consideration and use many methods, such as letters of recommendation, psychometric tests, interview etc. to do so. Recently, psychometric tests have become increasingly popular as parts of an...

PYC 4807 Psychological Assessment Assignment 1 PYC 4807 Psychological assessment Assignment 1 Development of a psychological measure Completed by Georgio Laporta 4420-414-0 1 Completed by Georgio Laporta (4420-414-0) PYC 4807 Psychological Assessment Assignment 1 Index Headings Page numbers Plagiarism Declaration 3 1. Introduction/Concepts used 1.1. Psychometric testing 1.2. Test development and choosing items 1.3. Test adaption 2. Developing a psychological assessment measure...

A PROJECT REPORT ON THE PSYCHOMETRIC TOOL KIT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS Introductory page Acknowledgement Chapter 1 1. Executive summary...

OVERVIEW Tests are used to measure. In different fields, there are tests specifically designed to measure a specific thing. In psychology, a projective test is a type of personality test in which the individual offers responses to ambiguous scenes, words or images (Cherry, 2010). Projective tests are widely used in this field because of its capability to explore one’s unconscious and reveal those hidden from conscious awareness. There are a number of different projective tests one...

CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM Rationale Among the important and very significant services that are related to the institutional development is giving scholarship examination to the incoming freshmen students. In fact, a scholarship exam is the greatest attraction for students to enroll in any academic institution. This will serve as a motivation for the parents to enroll their children at school because a scholarship exam will help lessen their burdens such as paying the tuition fees, miscellaneous...

Issue: Speech 104 does impose timed testing constrains on students. Most public school classrooms use timed tests as a method for a measurement of student’s academic knowledge. Although timed tests do not seem to be a problem for some students, other students become highly stressed out by taking them. Timed tests not only require a student to recall quickly information under pressure, but these tests may also cultivate a rote-learning environment within the class. Some educators may...

This file of QNT 351 Week 1 Discussion Question 3 comprises: Select four variables, other than what your fellow students have already selected, that could be measured by nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio scale. Classify them by measurement scale and select descriptive statistics that can be used to summarize data. Use the following table when posting your response: Level of Measurement Descriptive Stat and Justify Selection Nominal Ordinal Interval Ratio General...

Employee Selection: Part 1 – Candidate Pre-screening and Testing What we know, best practices, and future trends. Patrick Hauenstein, Ph.D. Executive Vice-President, Navient Corporation Overview – Employee selection is the logical beginning of Employee Relationship Management (ERM). The initial experience of the candidate during the selection process is likely to have a major impact on their view of the organization’s culture, their perception of the value being placed on talent, and their...

Week 3 Study Guide: Research and Sampling Design Readings and Key Terms Ch. 6 of Statistics for Business and Economics Ch. 7 of Statistics for Business and Economics Ch. 10 of Business Research Methods Ch. 11 of Business Research Methods Ch. 12 of Business Research Methods Content Overview Determine appropriate measurement scales for a given research design. Mapping rules (four assumptions) Numbers are used to classify, group, or sort responses. No order exists. Numbers...

University of Phoenix Material Validity and Reliability Matrix For each of the tests of reliability and validity listed on the matrix, prepare a 50-100-word description of test’s application and under what conditions these types of reliability would be used as well as when it would be inappropriate. Then prepare a 50-100-word description of each test’s strengths and a 50-100-word description of each test’s weaknesses. TEST of Reliability Application and APPROPRIATENESS Strengths...

Reliability Ed5-edu: Educational Measurement and Evaluation Instructor: Stephen Jay Co Reliability  Common threats to reliability  Conventional methods for estimating reliability of test scores  Techniques for improving reliability Reliability  Reliability is the degree to which a test measures something consistently.  If any assessment lacks reliability, it lacks validity.  Anything causes inconsistency within measure is a potential threat to...

Running Head: BECK DEPRESSION INVENTORY Beck Depression Inventory � Beck Depression Inventory _Introduction_ The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a widely used and effective measure of depression. It can be used by a variety of people but is generally used in a clinical setting to assess patients that may be suffering from depression (Lange A, 2007). This test can also create options when it comes to specific disorders and the treatment plans that will be most effective for the suffering...

REVIEW OF LITERATURE A discussion regarding use of psychometric test has been carried out in May 2001, published by centre for the economics of education by Andrew Jenkins From the article: This paper surveys the literature on the use of psychometric testing by employers, and considers whether information on psychometric testing can be used to make deductions about changes in the demand for skills in the economy. The standard approach to measuring the demand for skills,...

Personality Assessment and Theories Michelle R Brown BEH 225 March 08,2013 Kahrna Washington Personality Assessment and Theories When we speak of what personality theory relates to which assessment, we should first discuss each theory, to understand it. The psychodynamic theory focus on the unconscious thought, feelings, motives, and conflicts. This can result from issues that have happened during one’s very early childhood. Projective test and personal interviews are used to try and...

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND PERSONALITY, 2011, 39(5), 713-720 © Society for Personality Research DOI 10.2224/sbp.2011.39.5.713 DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACUTE STRESS RESPONSE SCALE YEBING YANG, JINGJING TANG, YUAN JIANG, XUFENG LIU, YUNFENG SUN, XIA ZHU, AND DANMIN MIAO Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China In this study we developed a scale to provide a tool for accurate assessment of acute stress response (ASR). We determined the dimensions and symptom clusters of ASR...

Case 1 – Selection: Staffing Dutch corps commando troops 1. There are five main competencies needed for the staffing of the Dutch Corps Commando Troops. The competencies, as mentioned in the article given, include (1) physical abilities, (2) war-fighting skills (such as skills in explosive ordnance disposal, close quarters battle, aerial infiltration, and survival, evasion, resistance and escape), (3) mental ability (cognitive capacity, for example), (4) personality traits or characteristics...

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS INTRODUCTION Psychological tests are the tests that are meant to test the ability of the candidate in psychological manner. Psychological tests are continually adopted these days to select the employees in a business and industrial enterprise. These tests helping the testing ability of the candidate for a particular job, their attitude towards the work method of performance of work, speed of performance work, self expression, efficiency, nature and mental status etc. These...

�PAGE � �PAGE �1� Psychological Measure Paper Psychological Measure Paper Nettie Gage Cindy Delgado-Guzman Tawny Hoinowski Jessica Johnston Amanda Pratt University of Phoenix March 15, 2010 Psychological Measure Paper Pessimism, sense of failure, self-dissatisfaction, guilt, punishment, self-dislike, suicidal ideas, crying, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, and loss of appetite are a few of the symptoms one may feel when suffering from depression. The Beck Depression Inventory was...

INTRODUCTION In this section, we shall discuss the:  General principle of testing  Different qualities of assessment tools  Steps in developing assessment tools  Format of TOS  Different types of classroom assessment tools. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TESTING FIVE BASIC PRINCIPLES 1. 2. (Ebel and Frisbie, 1999) Measure all instructional objectives – test items should match all the learning objectives posed during instruction. Cover all the learning tasks – constructed test should contain a...

Psychological Assessment measure is a tool of how psychologists better understand a person and their behavior. It can be a process of problem solving for many, trying to find out core components of a personals psychological state, IQ or another area. The psychological testing measures participants at a specific point in time. There are many different types of tests, and it incorporates many processes and research to develop a test. A good psychological test is reliable, valid, is properly...

Personality Reflections Personality Reflections Denise Murphy PSY/250 June 25, 2013 Personality Reflections Personality is a very complex and different type of element based on scientific research to define individuals differently, which makes everyone uniquely different. To define personality I would say it consists of a group of psychological forces of science that individuals use differently, which helps them to understand their unique way of living along with specific communication...

Establishing High Quality Classroom Assessments A High Quality Classroom Assessment is… • Based on clear and appropriate learning objectives ✓ This includes both what students will learn and the criteria for evaluating performance. ✓ Things to consider are level of difficulty, consistency with goals of school and district, and comprehensiveness of goals and objectives • Appropriate in use of assessment method ✓ Selected response versus constructed...

1. What is the construct that GE is trying to measure? GE Company is trying to use Net promoter score (NPS) to measure customer loyalty. According to Bhote (2000), customer loyalty indicates customers are delighted with a company’s products or services and turn into enthusiastic world-of-mouth advertisers. In general, customer loyalty can be expressed in different aspects. Here GE’s primary focus is on recommendation. Through measuring this construct, GE is able to know whether the clients...

 Ross Information Processing Assessment – Geriatric: Second Edition (RIPA G:2) Diagnostic Test Critique General Information Ross-Swain, D., & Fogle, P.T., (2012). Ross Information Processing Assessment-Geriatric. (2nd ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. No reference was given as to what revisions/changes occurred in the production of the RIPA-G:2 from its previous edition. Purpose of Test The purpose of the Ross Information Processing...

This study investigated self-esteem and how it impacts and/or how is it impacted by GPA, sociability and time it takes to get ready in the morning. This was a sample of convenience of 40 students at Kean University. Each participant filled out a Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and a Demographic Survey. Correlation results showed significant relationships between GPA and sociability, as well as self-esteem and sociability. Two limitations were found, and if this study was to be redone, it is...

Rough Draft Persuasive Paper Standardized testing: What's wrong with this picture? The ACT: this particular standardized test has many connotations, and few of them are positive ones. When one thinks of the ACT, or American College Testing, feelings of nervousness, pressure to perform well, and the words “rigged,” “biased,” and “tricky” often...

PSY4988 ASSIGN 1 PSY 498 8 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT ASSIGNMENT 1 CATHERINE SCOTT 3315 459 7 DEVELOPMENT OF A PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASURE INTRODUCTION The process of developing a reliable and valid psychological measure is a complex task. In this paper, the author hopes to further explain how to construct a test which can be considered both valid and reliable. Steps to developing a psychological measure The steps to follow when developing a psychological measure can seem daunting and complex....

 Validation of the diagnostic tool for assessing Online Learner Readiness. Abstract The purpose of this study was to test the factor structure, validity and reliability of the Online Learner Readiness Scale (OLRS) as a sufficient measure to test online learner readiness. It was predicted that the Online Learner Readiness Scale would produce a five factor structure; that the Online Learner Readiness Scale would relate to The Computer Technology Use Scale (CTUS), The Australian...

DTD 5 ARTICLE IN PRESS Journal of Business Research xx (2004) xxx – xxx The SERPVAL scale: a multi-item instrument for measuring service personal values Luis Filipe Lagesa,*, Joana Cosme Fernandesb,1 a Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Faculdade de Economia, Campus de Campolide, 1099-032 Lisboa, Portugal Ericsson Telecommunications Portugal, Edifıcio D. Henrique, Quinta da Fonte, 2780-730 Paco de Arcos, Portugal ´ ¸ b Received 14 October 2003; received in revised form 1 June...

Far Eastern University Sampaloc, Manila (A Project in SPED6) Submitted by: Nicole Pouline N. Camson EFR2-2 Submitted to: Ms. Karen Montemayor Specific Strategies for Gross Motor Assessment There are several reasons for assessing the gross motor competence of young children. The identification of a discrepancy between age-expected performance and actual performance is the first step in...

A Critical Literature Review of Brady, L & Kennedy, K 2012, The national curriculum and NAPLAN: Chapter 8 in assessment and reporting, Celebrating Student Achievement, 4th Edition, Pearson, Australia, pp. 121-131. There is so much discussion in Australia today about the National Curriculum especially in the field of the test called NAPLAN (The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) since it was established in 2008. Brady and Kennedy have provided the general concept of...

Reliability and Validity Ebony Johnson University of Phoenix Reliability has to do with the quality of measurement and is the consistency of repeatability of measures. To define it precisely researchers first have to learn about the foundation of reliability- the true score theory of measurement. Then researchers need to understand the different types of measurement error because they play a key role in degrading reliability. Because reliability can only be estimated there are different...

Test characteristics Hossein Farhady Fundamental Concepts in Language Testing (4) Characteristics of Language Tests: Total Test Characteristics* Hossein Farhady University for Teacher Education Iran University of Science and Technology Introduction The first two articles in the series dealt with explaining two fundamental concepts in language testing, namely form of the tests and functions of the tests. The third paper was devoted to explaining the characteristics of an individual...

Galinda Individual Validity and Reliability Matrix Internal consistency--The application and appropriateness of internal consistency would be viewed as reliability. Internal consistency describes the continuous results provided in any given test. It guarantees that a range of items measure the singular method giving consistent scores. The appropriateness would be to use the re-test method in which the same test is given to be able to compare whether the internal consistency has done...

My topic of interest deals with exploring other possible ways to measure intelligence that are not currently supported by the common IQ test. The IQ test still holds validity in our society, but I wish to further explore some of its shortcomings. This topic became interesting to me after reading through unit one of this course. I began to think about all other ways that I confront challenges in day-to-day situations that have yet to be measured on a standardized test. Further light was shed on...

Discuss the relative merits of and problems with: a. Rating and ranking scales Rating scales are used when participants score an object or indicant without making a direct comparison to another object or attitude. Possible problems of rating scales include leniency, central tendency and the halo effect. Ranking scales are used to tap preferences between two or items, which compares qualities of many items. However, participants may become careless using this scale,...

PROJECTIVE TECHNIQUES  A projective test, is a personality test designed to let a person respond to ambiguous stimuli, presumably revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts. This is different from an "objective test" in which responses are analyzed according to a universal standard (for example, a multiple choice exam).  The responses to projective tests are content analyzed for meaning rather than being based on presuppositions about meaning, as is the case with objective tests. ...

Critical Appraisal of ‘Intelligence and General Knowledge: validation of new measurement instruments.’ The aim of the present experiment was to investigate the validity of intelligence and general knowledge measurement instruments and therefore assess the extent to which these measures are an effective and accurate psychometric indication of one’s intelligence and general knowledge abilities. Arguably, the ability of researchers to accurately measure intellectual abilities is somewhat limited...

Chapter 05: Selection 1. Which of the following are considered to be "hidden" costs of a poor selection process? a. the cost of beginning the selection process over again when an unsuccessful employee is terminated b. the cost of orienting a newly selected employee to replace the unsuccessful employee who was terminated c. strategic objectives will not be met d. customer alienation and internal disorganization when an unsuccessful employee is terminated e. customer alienation only...

Abnormal Psychology Chapter 3 Notes: Clinical Assessment, Diagnoses and Treatment Clinical practioners main focus when faced with new clients is to gather ideographic information (individuals information) about them and understand them and their difficulties. Clinical Assessment Assessment: the collecting of relevant information in an effort to reach a conclusion. Goes on in every realm of life (picking cereal or clothes) Clinical Assessment: used to determine how and why a...

Child Growth & Development Standardized Testing Standardized testing has assumed a well-known role in recent efforts to advance the quality of education. Regardless of where they went to school or what curriculum they followed, students are tested on the same material, which can be loosely grouped into knowledge domains and skill sets that encompass; natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, reading, speaking, writing, and mathematics. National, state, and district tests, combined...

Exploring Reliability and Validity Researchers have constructed instruments in attempt to empirically measure values and culture belief systems of people and societies. In order for one to measure what some may consider subjective meanings; concrete definitions were given to the types of values that were examined in the “Values and Motives Questionnaire” (Values and Motives Questionnaire, n.d., p.1). The values examined were categorized as interpersonal, extrinsic, and intrinsic values (Values...

Different Kinds of Validity In published articles, researchers often present evidence concerning a specific kind of validity. Validity takes various forms because there are different ways in which scores can be accurate. To be a discriminating reader of the research literature, you must be familiar with the purposes and statistical techniques associated with the popular validity procedures. The three most frequently used procedures are: • Content Validity. With certain tests,...

EED 280 – Standards, Observation, Assessment: 0 - 8 (37317) Chap 3: How Standardized Tests are Used, Designed, and Selected 1. What is a standardized test? Describe different types of standardized tests. they are psychological test that measure abilities achievements aptitude interest attitude values and personality characteristic . personality test: measures a person's tendency...

Testing Testing – This service uses standardized psychological test to be administered, scored and objectively interpreted to students for awareness and realization of their potentials and interest and other factors. Purpose of testing service - to identify the student strength and weaknesses in order to give corrective measure for guidance and counseling services. - to determine some specific indications of attitudes, conflicts, frustration and tensions. - to...

Assessment, Measurement, and Research Paper William Felton, Jr. Grand Canyon University: <PCN-515> 4/17/2013 For this assignment, I consulted with the district counselor, Kimberly Jones, for my school system. Due to her busy schedule, I was asked to develop a template of the questions and assessment tools that I needed knowledge about. The following information was provided: Personality Test Name: Type Focus Publisher: Type Focus ™ Purpose/Use: We use Type Focus as a tool to...

Educational Institution and Development Educational Measurement and Evaluation Estate and Security Introduction As much as we might want to embrace the "everyone's a winner" mentality, evaluation is a crucial component of education. Without evaluation and measurement, it is impossible to know a student's needs and preferences. Evaluation is also used by colleges to determine which students can be admitted. While the specific purposes of measurement and evaluation can vary, there is one...

SCALING TECHNIQUES Learning Objectives Concept of Measurement and Scaling Different Scales in Measurement and their properties Introduction of different type of scaling Techniques Comparative , non comparative Continuous ,Special Rating scales Mathematically derived scales How to Choose a scale Concepts Why do we do scaling? The most common reason for doing scaling is for scoring purposes. When a participant gives their responses to a set of items, we often would like...

Chapter 3 1. What is a standardized test? Describe different types of standardized tests. Standardized test are used to evaluate achievement in comparison to that of a sample group of children, also to measure a child’s achievement on specific test objectives. Some types of standardized test are: intelligence, achievement, and aptitude all measuring facets of ability. 2. What is meant by quantifiable scores? Quantifiable scores support interpretation of the test results. Most...

Introduction Recruitment and selection involves making predictions about future behaviour so that decisions can be made as to who will be more suitable for the job (Renwick, 2001) Both approaches appear logical and rational, however in today’s world this proves not always to be the case (Buchanan and Huczynski, 2004.) Selection can be described as selecting the best candidate, the individual with all the specified essential characteristics, and selecting them for the job (Newell, 2006.)...

QUESTIONAIRE: QUESTIONAIRE The most common instrument or tool of research for obtaining the data beyond the physical reach of the observer which, for ex. May be sent to human beings who are thousands of miles away or just around the corner. Two Forms of Questionnaire : Two Forms of Questionnaire Closed form / Closed-ended Open form / Open-ended Closed-Ended Questions • The respondents are given a list of predetermined responses from which to choose their answer • The list of...

LESSON 5 Constructing Objective Paper and Pencil Tests Constructing paper-and pencil tests is a professional skill. Becoming proficient at it takes study, time and practice. Owing to the recognized importance of a testing program, a prospective teacher has to assume this task seriously and responsibly. He/she needs to be familiar with the different types of test items and how best to write them. This chapter seeks to equip prospective teachers with the skill in constructing objective...

 84% TITLE PAGE NAME: MARETHA VAN WYK STUDENT NO: 3292-907-2 COURSE: PSY4988 ASSIGNMENT: 01 DATE: 15 May 2014 CONTENTS Page 1. INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………… 4 2. PLANNING PHASE……………………………………………………… 5 2.1 Specifying the aim of the measure……………………………. 5 2.2 Defining the content of the measure…….……………………. 5 2.3 Developing the test plan (specifications)…………………….. 5 3. ITEM WRITING………………………………………………………….. 7 3.1 Writing the...

 The psychometric assessment test I evaluated for this project is the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test. This test is a popular intelligence test used to assess the aptitude of prospective employees for learning and problem solving in a range of occupations. A man named Eldon F. Wonderlic originally created the test in 1936 and throughout the years alterations and new versions of the test have been created. The test is actually quite simple; the participant is required to answer 50...

Discuss the role of criterion referenced tests and norm referenced tests in the teaching and learning process Introduction According to Van der Linden (1982), the rise of new learning strategies has changed the meaning of measurement in education and made new demands on the construction, scoring, and analysis of educational tests. Educational measurements satisfying these demands are usually called criterion-referenced, while traditional measurements are often known as norm-referenced. Thus,...

Validity A really important aspect that has emerged in our project is validity which must be put into consideration when developing and evaluating a language test, since it will allow us to evaluate the utility and appropriateness of the test for our particular purpose and context. Therefore, the validity of a test can only be established through a process of validation and in order to carry it out, a validation study has to be undertaken, on the basis of arriving at a conclusion as to...

C.4.4 Item and Test Analysis: Determination of Test Quality Kanupriya Katyal, Dr. Jagrook Dawra Abstract: This module deals with defining and determining quality of test instruments and test items. Tests as an instrument for evaluation need to be accurate, objective, practical and reliable. Further they should be able to discriminate between good and bad performers and have a uniform difficulty level. This module explains each of these terms and describes how they can be measured. Module...

The History of psychological assessment tools in America is a wide spread measure of testing that has historical roots. In this paper, I will examine the history of psychological assessment tools, the types of assessments being used today, and the validity of assessment tools. What is psychological assessment? Psychological assessment is a process that involves information from a series of sources, like personality tests, intelligence tests and personal interviews. Many psychologists...

Reliability and Validity Worksheet ***USE THIS VERSION*** Due Day 7: 5/20/13: Reliability and Validity Worksheet Use this version of the matrix because it has been updated. You will receive a .5 deduction for using the older version. PUT YOUR NAME HERE: _____________ Do NOT quote the text, explain these ideas in your own words. University of Phoenix Material Validity and Reliability Matrix For each of the tests of reliability and validity listed on the matrix,...

Psychological Testing in the Workplace Psychological testing has found a valuable place in selecting and retaining employees. Psychological tests measure a variety of characteristics and traits, including personality. Ultimately, they are used to match a person's capacities and qualifying characteristics to a job within an organization. Other than employee selection, testing accommodates the retention of employees through assessing their abilities and performance along with other important...

Course Syllabus ------------------------------------------------- COUN 521 Individual Appraisal Course Description A survey of the appraisal methods in counseling, marriage and family therapy, and education is given. Basic psychometric properties of these are also examined along with issues related to the use and interpretation of tests. Emphasis is on the use of tests by counselors, marriage & family therapists, and educators. Rationale The purpose of this course is to...

xam Chapter 1 Background of the problem Computerized testing has been identified by many researchers. Some Universities and Colleges stated their computerized testing has shown reducing testing time, to obtain more information about test takers, and to provide instant scoring. Computer-based testing delivery and administration services are primarily delivering high-stakes computer-based test. It is from point to point, to expand the scope of the items to include accessibility....

Achieving Beneficial Backwash 1 TEST THE ABILITIES WHOSE DEVELOPMENT YOU WANT TO ENCOURAGE For example, if you want to encourage oral ability, then test oral ability. This is very obvious, a straightforward matter of content validity, yet it is surprising how often it is not done. There is a tendency to test what it is easiest to test rather than what it is most important to test. Reasons advanced for not testing particular abilities may take many forms. It is often said, for...

Battelle Developmental Inventory - 2 Jeffery Graham PSY7610/Test And Measurements June 15, 2012 Dr. Steven Schneider Abstract Table of Contents Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………....3 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Article Summaries………………………………………………………………………………...7 Evaluation of BDI-2………………………………………………………………………………9 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………...………..12 References………………………………………………………………………………………..14 Abstract The Battelle Developmental...

Study of Personality Marnita Dixon PSY6501 University of The Rockies Abstract The psychometric method has been used to assess personality traits long enough to be seen as a respected and traditional form of research testing. All scientific theories require a form of measurement to ensure the validity of the results and all information gathered to assist with the research for the theory. This paper will discuss the psychometric method of researching personality traits in individuals....

Aaron T. Beck, a pioneer in cognitive therapy, designed his first Depression Inventory often known as BDI in 1961. Beck originally developed BDI to detect, assess and monitor changes in depressive symptoms among people in a mental health care setting as well as in a primary care setting (Beck, Ward, Mendel son, Mock, & Erbaugh, 1961). In 1996 Beck developed a second version of the inventory (BID-II) to reflect revisions in the Fourth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...

 Thematic Apperception Test Olive Jane M. De Leon BS Psychology 3-5 The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), is a projective psychological test. Proponents of this technique assert that a person's responses reveal underlying motives, concerns, and the way they see the social world through the stories they make up about ambiguous pictures of people.[1] Historically, it has been among the most widely researched, taught, and used of such tests.[2] History The TAT was developed...

Student’s Name: SHERENE LYDIA SOOKRAJ Banner ID: 000746753 Course Code & Subject: INDU 1047 Employee Resourcing & Development. Assignment :Assignment #1 – Essay How do psychometric testing and assessment centres help to make the selection process more effective in providing evidence of whether an applicant has the necessary skills and competencies needed to perform well? In Human Resource Management Recruitment is defined as...

Abstract * There are various psychological measures which are used to evaluate conditions such as depression in children and adults and even insomnia. The articles Revised Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression and also Antidepressants and the Sound of One Hand Clapping discuss the use of the Hamilton Depression Scale. These articles also compare and contrast the measurements which were discovered by using this scale. Within the contents of this paper is an explanation as to who is qualified...

1. Which of the following employee characteristics have the greatest impact on employee behavior: general attitudes, job satisfaction, emotions and moods, personality, values, or perception? Provide a rationale for your choice. I think, job satisfaction is likely to have the greatest impact on employee behavior. There is a strong relationship between the job satisfaction and the general attitudes, moods, personality, values and perception of an employee. A person who is satisfied with his job...

Validity Define Construct Validity and Explain and Illustrate three ways in which a researcher can determine whether a new psychological tests has construct validity. In addition briefly explain what is meant if a test is biased in terms of construct validity. Construct Validity • • • • • • • • • Construct Validity: extent to which a measure measures theoretical construct or trait Developmental changes: ▪ when tests should show change with age ▪ age...

Section A Write an essay on the process you would follow in developing a psychological assessment measure. Discuss the steps that you would take in this process, including how you would choose items for your test, how you would evaluate the reliability and validity of your test, and the issue of establishing norms. Discuss the theory comprehensively and illustrate your understanding with an example or examples. Introduction The process of developing a psychological test is a complex and...

A job analysis consists of a thorough analysis of the job duties and knowledges, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics (KSAPCs) required for success in a certain position, but a job analysis takes a substantial amount of time and effort... so why should an organization consider performing a job analysis? The primary reason an organization will perform a job analysis is so that they can ensure that their employee selection procedure is valid and defensible. Practically speaking, a...

testing should be abolished. NAPLAN stands for the National Assessment Program- Literacy and Numeracy and it is a test designed to assess the academic performance of students. I don’t believe that there is much point to the test. Some students get so stressed and worried about the test it’s unhealthy. While preparing you for NAPLAN it doesn’t make time for other dare I say more important curricular activities. It also does not aid children in their learning. if i had a dollar it wouldnt be...

Assessment Critique Sandra Whitney California State University, Northridge SPED 501 M/M Dr. Haney A. General Information The Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Second Edition (KTEA-II) is an individually administered measure of academic achievement for ages 4.5 through 25. The test is available in 2 versions. The Brief Form assesses achievement in reading, math and written expression. The Comprehensive Form covers reading, math, written language, and oral language. It also...

A summary of modern practices in employee recruitment and selection methods Business revolves around people. It’s the people in the business that run it so therefore it’s always important to have the best employee to do it. That is why selection is such an important aspect of any organisation, small time or bigger. It is fundamental to the performance of any business or establishment that the personnel that it employs are competent to fill the role, and enhance the companies overall...

Test Validity 1 Introduction Validity is arguably the most important criteria for the quality of a test. The term validity refers to whether or not the test measures what it claims to measure. On a test with high validity the items will be closely linked to the test’s intended focus. For many certification and licensure tests this means that the items will be highly related to a specific job or occupation. If a test has poor validity then it does not measure the job-related content and...

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale Robin Snyder PSY/525 October 22, 2012 Alyssa Oland The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale This paper will cover the historical significance of the Stanford-Binet intelligence scale. This scale was originally called the Binet-Simon scale. Albert Binet and Theodore Simon together created this scale. This scale was originally created for children. Intelligence testing became significant in the 21st century as it enabled mainly schools...

Construct Development, Scale Creation, and Process Analysis The purpose of this paper is to find a construct in which I would like to measure. The construct of my choice will be developing a test that measures depression in men and women who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. An operational definition of depression will be provided using three peer review journal articles as sources and references. In addition to that a method of scaling will be selected to justify my selection. I...

PSY 475 Week 1 Individual Assignment Introduction to Psychological Testing Paper To purchase this material click on below link http://www.assignmentcloud.com/PSY-475/PSY-475-Week-1-Individual-Assignment-Introduction-to-Psychological-Testing-Paper For more classes visit http://www.assignmentcloud.com Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you summarize the major assumptions and fundamental questions associated with psychological testing. Address the following in your paper: Define the...

Lainey Sullivan Evaluation Paper Standardized Testing Standardized tests are a common and popular way to evaluate the academic achievements of students, teachers and school districts. They are used in many areas such as the army, civil service, medicine and so on. Standardized tests are most widely used in the field of education to assess the academic performance of students. Two commonly known types of standardized tests in the United States are the SAT and the ACT. The SAT evaluates...

Final Exam Study Guide Psychological Test & Measurement 1 Psychological tests a pertain only to overt behavior b always have right or wrong answers c do not attempt to measure traits d measure characteristics of human behavior 2 The specific stimulus on a test to which a person responds overtly is called a(n) a overt event b answer c item d scale 1 3 Jeremy lost his job very unexpectedly last year, and for a short while he was not as confident as usual This change in his level of...

Scaling Study Sonja Sievers RES/320 October 18, 2010 Jen Burns Scaling Study This paper is study of the efficiency of setting up a survey questionnaire. A short questionnaire of 5 questions was distributed to 11 selected participants. The participant’s answers were calculated and analyzed. The two different types of questions that was used in the survey where the rating and ranking scale. The participants were asked to compare a new product on a 4-point rating scale without...

Testing Intelligence After taking the web-based intelligence test and reviewed the answers, I am somewhat considered. I do not feel this test result was all that accurate. With only thirty questions asked, which ranged from math to general knowledge, I feel that it might not have gathered enough information to make it accurate. Not to mention, the test was timed and not divided into sections. There were a couple of math problems that I had to stop and figure out and I was unable to answer the...

RESEARCH METHODS Case Studies In depth study of an individual Correlational Studies Assess degree of relationship between two variables Positive correlation; Negative correlation Correlation does not equal causation Experimental Studies Allow for inferences about causality Independent variable; Dependent variable Types of Personality Measures:Self-Report Tests Usually pencil and paper tests Most common type of test Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) NEO...