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Brennan, Robert L. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2000
Reviews some of the more salient conceptual features of generalizability (G) theory. Provides a framework for considering some misconceptions about G theory. Focuses on particularly prevalent or serious misconceptions. G theory provides a rich conceptual framework and tools for working with a defined universe, but it does not tell an investigator…
Descriptors: Generalizability Theory, Models, Research Methodology

Lee, Guemin; Brennan, Robert L.; Frisbie, David A. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2000
Presents a broad definition of "testlet" and suggests a framework for classifying types of testlets. Considers several issues that bear on the conceptualization of testlets and analyses of scores from tests composed of testlets. Suggests some research topics that seem particularly important to advancing the meaningful and appropriate use…
Descriptors: Classification, Definitions, Models, Scores

Benson, Jeri – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1998
Explores how a program of strong construct validation could be applied to the assessment of the construct of test anxiety, paying special attention to substantive, structural, and external aspects of construct validation. A framework is proposed to pull together various statistical methods used in construct validation research into an organized…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Evaluation Methods, Models, Program Development

Nitko, Anthony J. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1995
If curriculum is to be the basis for assessment reform, assessment specialists must model the process for producing valid assessment products. Validity criteria should guide any model for the assessment development process. However, curriculum-based assessment systems should not be confused with standards-driven assessment systems. (SLD)
Descriptors: Criteria, Curriculum Based Assessment, Educational Change, Evaluation Methods

Reckase, Mark D. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1995
An example application of portfolio assessment was developed and the model and estimates of reliability derived from the literature were then used to estimate the characteristics of an operational large-scale portfolio assessment program. Costs were estimated to put results in a realistic context. (SLD)
Descriptors: Cost Estimates, Educational Assessment, Educational Theories, Models

Goldstein, Harvey – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1994
This article examines how psychometric models based on certain assumptions have come to be used counterproductively by many practitioners in ways that limit the kinds of conclusions that can be made. The general problem of the context's influence on performance is discussed, and some implications are drawn. (SLD)
Descriptors: Context Effect, Educational Research, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Techniques

Mehrens, William A. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1986
The Presidential Address at the 1986 National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting argues that measurement specialists have tended to set unrealistic aspirations for the role tests play. The conjunctive decision making model is discussed and the use of data in the conjunctive and compensatory decision making models is examined. (JAZ)
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Decision Making, Educational Testing, Measurement Objectives

Brennan, Robert L. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1998
Explores the relationship between measurement theory and practice, considering five broad categories of: (1) models, assumptions, and terminology; (2) reliability; (3) validity; (4) scaling; and (5) setting performance standards. It must be recognized that measurement is not an end in itself. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Practices, Measurement Techniques, Models
Assessment Theory and Research for Classrooms: From "Taxonomies" to Constructing Meaning in Context.

Tittle, Carol Kehr; And Others – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1993
Major changes in educational and psychological theories that have come about since the cognitive and affective taxonomies of educational objectives were published in 1956 and 1964 are traced. The changes emphasize the need to understand thinking in the context of students' beliefs and self-directed cognitions. (SLD)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Affective Behavior, Classification, Classroom Research