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Van der Elst, Wim; Hoogenhout, Esther M.; Dixon, Roger A.; De Groot, Renate H. M.; Jolles, Jelle – Assessment, 2011
The Memory Compensation Questionnaire (MCQ) is a psychometrically sound instrument that assesses the variety and extent to which an individual compensates for actual or perceived memory losses. Until now, only an English version of the MCQ has been psychometrically evaluated. The aim of the present study was to establish a Dutch version of the MCQ…
Descriptors: Test Validity, Factor Structure, Computer Software, Measures (Individuals)
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Ruscio, John – Assessment, 2009
Determining whether individuals belong to different latent classes (taxa) or vary along one or more latent factors (dimensions) has implications for assessment. For example, no instrument can simultaneously maximize the efficiency of categorical and continuous measurement. Methods such as taxometric analysis can test the relative fit of taxonic…
Descriptors: Classification, Measurement, Measurement Techniques, Evaluation Research
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McMinn, Mark R.; Ellens, Brent M.; Soref, Erez – Assessment, 1999
Surveyed 364 members of the Society for Personality Assessment to determine how they use computer-based test interpretation software (CBTI) in their work, and their perspectives on the ethics of using CBTI. Psychologists commonly use CBTI for test scoring, but not to formulate a case or as an alternative to a written report. (SLD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Ethics