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Peer reviewedHolmes, Susan E. – Evaluation and the Health Professions, 1986
A specific application of test equating is described, namely that of credentialing examination programs in the health professions. Considered are: (1) the role of test equating in the credentialing process; and (2) the issues that must be considered when implementing test equating in a credentialing examination program. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Certification, Credentials, Data Collection, Equated Scores
Peer reviewedBlumberg, Phyllis – Evaluation and the Health Professions, 1981
The utility of general or select response formats for evaluating certain types of clinical competence is studied. Consideration of the suitability of an examination format to fulfill its intended purpose and the appropriateness of the questions included is recommended when designing an examination. (Author/AL)
Descriptors: Certification, Clinical Diagnosis, Clinical Experience, Higher Education
