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Intelligence Cognitive Abilities

Evaluate a selected test for suitability based on intended application of the instrument, according to all elements of the Code.

For Assessment 1 you selected three standardized tests that have relevancy to your specialization or a related profession and focused on the testing purpose, population, content and constructs assessed, and test user training.

For Assessment 2 you focused on analyzing the evidence for technical quality of your three selected tests. Chapters 7 and 8 of your Psychological Testing and Assessment text discusses test utility, test development, item analysis, and the use of tests in a variety of settings and with a variety of test-takers.

For this assessment, you will apply those concepts to your selected tests when evaluating their materials, scoring, and technology. For this assessment, locate a minimum of six resources (a minimum of two sources for each test) pertaining to the materials, scoring, and technology of the three tests. You will not be required to have a copy of your tests to complete this assessment.

You may use many different types of references and sources to obtain this information about your tests. These references may include journal articles, literature reviews, MMY reviews, and test publisher websites. In almost all cases, you will be able to locate some level of information on these elements.

For some newer test editions, literature may be scarce. Refer to the List of Tests by Type to see which tests are approved for supplementation with articles that address earlier editions of the tests. If the "Combined Review Allowed" column is marked "Yes," you can supplement your review with articles addressing the designated prior version of the test. Note: In future courses, you may use the Capella library''s Interlibrary Loan service to obtain articles outside of the collection, but you should not have to use the service for this course. In the event that you cannot find articles covering a newer test edition, please refer to the List of Tests by Type.

Note which tests have been designated as acceptable for searching prior test editions. If you are struggling with locating sufficient information about a particular test in regard to an element in this assessment, then you will need to cite the references or reviews involved in your search and identify this element as problematic for your selected test as it lacks sufficient documentation in the literature for this element.

Introduction

Identify the three standardized test you selected in Assessment 2 and their stated purpose.

Identify the publisher's stated purpose for the three tests.

Identify the population you chose (give the specific characteristics you chose) for the three tests.

Evaluation of Test Materials, Costs, and Administration Times

**A description of the test materials, costs, and administration times are often found on the test publisher's website and in MMY reviews.**

• Describe the test items and format for each test.
• Identify formats of the tests that are available (including alternate forms, audio, computer, etc.).
• Describe the materials that are available.
• Identify the costs of the test kits, manuals, and other materials (scoring software, any additional interpretation guidelines, etc.).
• Identify the average administration times (both standard administration and the administration of any supplementary subtests if applicable).
• Evaluate the test materials, item formats, costs, and administration times based on the feasibility of their use in your specialization or a related profession.

Evaluation of Scoring Procedures and Interpretation Guidelines
**A description of a test's scores and scoring procedures are often found on the test publisher's website, MMY reviews, and some journal articles.**
• Identify the types of scores obtained from the three tests.
• Identify the scoring procedures of each of the three tests.
• Identify and scoring and interpretation guidelines
• Evaluate the scoring procedures of the three tests based on the feasibility of their use in your specialization or a related profession.

Evaluation of Test Technology See the third Scoring Guide Criteria

**A description of the of the technology available to administer, score, and interpret a test is often found on the test publisher's website and in MMY reviews.**

• Identify the administration, scoring, and interpretation technology that is available for each test. If there is no technology available, note this in your paper.
• Evaluate the technology available to administer, score, and interpret each test based upon their use in your specialization or a related profession. If there is not technology available to administer, score, or interpret a test, discuss the advantages of such technology if it were available when using these tests in your specialization or a related profession.

References

Using proper APA format, provide the reference for each source you cited.