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Processes and Procedures for Estimating Score Reliability and Precision
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Bardhoshi, Gerta; Erford, Bradley T. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2017
Precision is a key facet of test development, with score reliability determined primarily according to the types of error one wants to approximate and demonstrate. This article identifies and discusses several primary forms of reliability estimation: internal consistency (i.e., split-half, KR-20, a), test-retest, alternate forms, interscorer, and…
Descriptors: Scores, Test Reliability, Accuracy, Pretests Posttests
Evidence Regarding the Internal Structure: Confirmatory Factor Analysis
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Lewis, Todd F. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2017
American Educational Research Association (AERA) standards stipulate that researchers show evidence of the internal structure of instruments. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is one structural equation modeling procedure designed to assess construct validity of assessments that has broad applicability for counselors interested in instrument…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Factor Analysis, Structural Equation Models, Construct Validity
The Marriage between Tests and Counseling Redux: Summary of the 1972 Article.
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Goldman, Leo – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Summarizes article written in 1972 which concluded that most counselors were not using standardized tests well, because of intrinsic limitations of the tests and insufficient technical competence among counselors. Discusses methods to remedy situation that could be taken by both test developers and counselors. (NB)
Descriptors: Competence, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Qualifications, Counselors
Assessing the Cognitive Stress of Graduate Students.
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Saunders, Ruth P.; Balinsky, Susan E. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1993
Developed instrument to assess cognitive stress of graduate students and investigated instruments' reliability and factor structure using data from 305 graduate students in education, public health, and psychology at 3 colleges and universities. Internal consistency reliability was considered acceptable and factor analysis of 31 items resulted in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Evaluation Methods, Factor Structure, Graduate Students
Test and Counseling: We Are Still Married and Living in Discriminant Analysis.
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Zytowski, Donald G. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Reviews Leo Goldman's (1972) assertion of failed relationship between tests and counseling. Reviews seven suggestions made by Goldman to remedy situation and considers how they have affected the relationship between tests and counseling. Concludes that relationship remains intact, chiefly in the field of career counseling. (NB)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Competence, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Qualifications
Tests and Counseling: The Marriage That Prevailed.
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Prediger, Dale J. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Responds to Goldman's (1972) article asserting failed relationship between tests and counseling. Describes basis for renewed relationship between tests and career counseling. Reviews reasons Goldman cited for failed testing-counseling relationship, then focuses on two of Goldman's major themes: problems with selection-oriented, prediction models…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Competence, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Qualifications
Assessment and Technology-Allies in Educational Reform: An Overview of Issues for Counselors and Educators
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Wall, Janet E. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2004
Because technology is more prevalent and accessible for use in assessment, this article highlights what counselors and educators need to know when considering the use of computers and the Internet for that purpose. The article concludes with some predictions on how technology might influence assessment and accountability in the future. This…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Counselor Training, Computer Assisted Testing, Internet
Assessing the Knowledge Base of Students: An Information Theoretic Approach to Testing.
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Bruno, James E. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1986
Presents microcomputer-based test scoring procedure with focus on measuring student information, partial information, and misinformation based on an information theoretic approach model of knowledge assessment. Admissible probability measurement scoring procedure described removes the constraint of forced choices, where guesses are based on…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Children, Computer Oriented Programs
An Analysis of the Community Safety Scale: A Brief Report.
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Shoffner, Marie F.; Vacc, Nicholas A. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2002
During recent years, there has been increased interest in the relationship between neighborhood environments and social deviancy. This article reports on the development of an index of neighborhoods, which is built upon community features of social and physical incivilities (Wandersman & Nation, 1998). Factor structure and internal consistency…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Community Characteristics, Community Influence, Evaluation Methods