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Validity, Test Security, and the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (AERA/APA/NCME)

March 10, 2016  | By  | 

Simply put, validity refers to the degree to which evidence supports the inferences we make from test scores. Such inferences... View Article




What is a Test Security Plan?

January 20, 2016  | By  | 

A test security plan is a comprehensive collection of policies, procedures, and documents that outline and guide actions related to test security. From the development of an exam’s blueprint to the reporting of scores, test security touches nearly every aspect of test development and the testing process. Trust is a prerequisite to interpreting scores, and without evidence to support the integrity and veracity of scores, trust is compromised. Without trust, credibility is compromised.




Test Security: A Look Behind the Scenes

October 14, 2015  | By  | 

Joy Matthews-López, Ph.D. Please give a warm welcome to our newest contributor to From the Item Bank, Joy Matthews-López, Ph.D.,... View Article