Psychometrics
Test Score Reliability and Validity
Test score reliability and validity are core concepts in the field of psychometrics and assessment. Both of them refer to the quality of a test,
May 13, 2022
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Test score reliability and validity are core concepts in the field of psychometrics and assessment. Both of them refer to the quality of a test,
The exam development of Licensure and Certification Tests is incredibly important. Such exams serve as gatekeepers into many professions, often after people have invested a
NCCA Accreditation is a stamp of approval on the quality of a certification program, governed by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).™ This is
Automated essay scoring is an important application of machine learning and artificial intelligence to the field of psychometrics and assessment. In fact, it’s been around
The Beuk Compromise is a method for a “reality check” on the results of a modified-Angoff standard setting study. It is well-known that experts will
Online assessment software is a key business platform for many types of organizations, from K12 schools to universities to employment to certification/licensure. There are many
An online proctored exam is one that you take online and has either a person or algorithm to watch video of you, to ensure the
The College Board announced in January 2022 that it was planning to finally migrate the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) from paper-and-pencil to computerized delivery. Moreover,
Coefficient alpha, sometimes called Cronbach’s alpha, is a statistical index that is used to evaluate the internal consistency or reliability of an assessment. That is,
Differential item functioning is a term in psychometrics for the statistical analysis of assessment data to determine if items are performing in a biased manner
One of the primary goals of psychometrics and assessment research is to ensure that tests, their scores, and interpretations of the scores, are reliable, valid,
It is not easy to find an online testing platform that provides a professional level of functionality. There are many, many software products out in
Digital assessment (DA) is the delivery of assessments, tests, surveys, and other measures via digital devices such as computers, tablets, and mobile phones. It typically
Assessment Systems Corporation (ASC; https://assess.com) has announced a new partnership with Sumadi (https://sumadi.net/), a leading provider of automated proctoring and exam integrity solutions. ASC’s cutting-edge
Progress monitoring is an essential component of a modern educational system. Are you interested in tracking learners’ academic achievements during a period of learning, such
