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oapen-20.500.12657-541722022-04-27T03:04:52Z Testing in the Professions Davis-Becker, Susan Buckendahl, Chad W. Amanda L. Clauser Assessment Belinda Brunner Brian Bontempo Brian E. Clauser Buckendahl Chad W. Buckendahl Cynthia G. Parshall Davis-Becker Educational Measurement Educational Psychology Ellen R. Julian Evaluation Gregory J. Cizek James A. Wollack Joanne Kane Kathleen Gialluca Lawrence J. Fabrey Mark Raymond Measurement Michael T. Kane NCME Richard M. Luecht School Administration School Psychology Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing S. E. Phillips Testing Test Design Timothy J. Muckle bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JN Education::JNK Organization & management of education::JNKD Examinations & assessment bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JM Psychology::JMB Psychological methodology::JMBT Psychological testing & measurement bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JN Education::JNC Educational psychology Testing in the Professions focuses on current practices in credentialing testing as a guide for practitioners. With a broad focus on the key components, issues, and concerns surrounding the test development and validation process, this book brings together a wide range of research and theory—from design and analysis of tests to security, scoring, and reporting. Written by leading experts in the field of measurement and assessment, each chapter includes authentic examples as to how various practices are implemented or current issues observed in credentialing programs. The volume begins with an exploration of the various types of credentialing programs as well as key differences in the interpretation and evaluation of test scores. The next set of chapters discusses key test development steps, including test design, content development, analysis, and evaluation. The final set of chapters addresses specific topics that span the testing process, including communication with stakeholders, security, program evaluation, and legal principles. As a response to the growing number of professions and professional designations that are tied to testing requirements, Testing in the Professions is a comprehensive source for up-to-date measurement and credentialing practices. 2022-04-26T08:39:39Z 2022-04-26T08:39:39Z 2017 book ONIX_20220426_9781317615866_6 9781317615866 9781138806443 9781315751672 9781138794276 https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/54172 eng application/pdf n/a 9781317615866.pdf http://www.routledge.com Taylor & Francis Routledge 10.4324/9781315751672 10.4324/9781315751672 7b3c7b10-5b1e-40b3-860e-c6dd5197f0bb 9781317615866 9781138806443 9781315751672 9781138794276 Routledge 308 open access
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Testing in the Professions focuses on current practices in credentialing testing as a guide for practitioners. With a broad focus on the key components, issues, and concerns surrounding the test development and validation process, this book brings together a wide range of research and theory—from design and analysis of tests to security, scoring, and reporting. Written by leading experts in the field of measurement and assessment, each chapter includes authentic examples as to how various practices are implemented or current issues observed in credentialing programs. The volume begins with an exploration of the various types of credentialing programs as well as key differences in the interpretation and evaluation of test scores. The next set of chapters discusses key test development steps, including test design, content development, analysis, and evaluation. The final set of chapters addresses specific topics that span the testing process, including communication with stakeholders, security, program evaluation, and legal principles. As a response to the growing number of professions and professional designations that are tied to testing requirements, Testing in the Professions is a comprehensive source for up-to-date measurement and credentialing practices.
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