ASC’s Blog: Resources on Assessment, Psychometrics, & Edtech
ASC continually posts new resources and articles on our blog, covering industry news, scholarly conferences, and discussions of important psychometric concepts. See the most recent articles in the blog below.
What is an Assessment-Based Certificate?
An assessment-based certificate (ABC) is a type of credential that is smaller and more focused than a Certification, License, or…
¿Qué es la psicometría?
La psicometría es la ciencia de la evaluación educativa y psicológica, que utiliza datos para garantizar que las pruebas sean…
Flujo de trabajo de revisión de ítems para desarrollo de pruebas
La revisión de ítems es el proceso de garantizar que las preguntas de prueba recién escritas pasen por una rigurosa…
Certification vs. Licensure Exams: Differences and Examples
Certification vs licensure refers to the organization that runs a credentialing exam, usually nonprofit vs government, and whether it is…
¿Qué son los ítems mejorados tecnología?
Los ítems mejorados tecnología son ítems de evaluación (preguntas) que utilizan tecnología para mejorar la interacción de una pregunta de…
Learning Management System (LMS): The Key to Online Learning and Training
A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software platform which is essential to the delivery of structured learning material in…
What are Pre-Employment Integrity Tests?
When companies hire new employees, they’re not just looking for skills; they want people who are honest, reliable, and ethical….
What is RIASEC Assessment? A tool to know yourself.
RIASEC assessment is type of personality assessment used to help individuals identify their career interests and strengths. Based on theory…
¿Qué es la Teoría de Respuesta al Ítem (TRÍ)?
La teoría de respuesta al ítem (TRÍ) es una familia de modelos de aprendizaje automático en el campo de la…
Improving Employee Retention with Assessment: Strategies for Success
In today’s competitive business landscape, retaining experienced talent is more crucial now than ever before. High employee turnover can be…
Addressing Pre-Knowledge in Exam Cheating
In the realm of academic dishonesty and high-stakes exams such as Certification, the term “pre-knowledge” is an important concern in…
Factor Analysis: Evaluating Dimensionality in Assessment
Factor analysis is a statistical technique widely used in research to understand and evaluate the underlying structure of assessment data….
Setting a Cutscore to Item Response Theory
Setting a cutscore on a test scored with item response theory (IRT) requires some psychometric knowledge. This post will get…
What are technology enhanced items?
Technology-enhanced items are assessment items (questions) that utilize technology to improve the interaction of a test question in digital assessment,…
Modified-Angoff Method Study
A modified-Angoff method study is one of the most common ways to set a defensible cutscore on an exam. It…
What is Item Response Theory (IRT)?
Item response theory (IRT) is a family of machine learning models in the field of psychometrics, which are used to…
Criterion-related validity
Criterion-related validity is evidence that test scores are related to other data which we expect them to be. This is…
Navigating Leadership Assessments: A Science-Backed Approach
Leadership assessments are psychometric tests used for selection, training, and promotion at work. They are more than just tools; they…