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Kane, Michael; Case, Susan M. – Applied Measurement in Education, 2004
The scores on 2 distinct tests (e.g., essay and objective) are often combined to create a composite score, which is used to make decisions. The validity of the observed composite can sometimes be evaluated relative to an external criterion. However, in cases where no criterion is available, the observed composite has generally been evaluated in…
Descriptors: Validity, Weighted Scores, Reliability, Student Evaluation