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Plake, Barbara S., Ed. – 1984
An introduction by Barbara S. Plake emphasizes that this volume investigates social and technical influences on test development and usage. Essential preliminary information on how tests can be used and may be interpreted is presented. Under the heading "Social and Technical Influences" are: (1) "Struggles and Possibilities: The Use…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Psychology
Vocational Technical Education Consortium of States, Decatur, GA. – 1988
This notebook contains the following conference presentations: "Identifying and Validating Task Lists by Business and Industry for Test/Test Item Development" (Charles Losh); "Conducting a Task Analysis for Competency-Based Test Item Development" (Brenda Hattaway); "Writing and Reviewing Test Items: Multiple Choice,…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Computer Oriented Programs, Criterion Referenced Tests, Databases
PDF pending restorationEducational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ. – 1948
The conference is divided into three sections: (1) constructing examinations so that they will be valid measures of important functions; (2) defining the nature of the verbal factor as used in aptitude test batteries; and (3) establishing the type of norms most useful and important for the interpretation of achievement test scores. Papers are…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Behavioral Objectives
