Psychology Tests and Measurements

Psychology Tests and Measurements

Instructions
Use the List of Tests by Type document in the Suggested Resources to select three tests from
one category. Important: Select a test category that is relevant to your professional training and
goals.
Be sure to use the Assessment 1 Template: Review and Selection of a Standardized Test in the
Required Resources to complete this assessment.
Introduction
In this section:
Describe how the three selected tests and category are related to one’s area of specialization
and career goal.
Identify a professional setting (specialization) and the three tests you researched and reviewed.

Select the three tests from a single category using the List of Tests by Type document. The List
of Tests by Type document identifies the 11 categories you may choose from. They include (1)
intelligence/cognitive abilities, (2) achievement/aptitude, (3) personality, (4) behavior, (5) adaptive
behavior, (6) neuropsychological, (7) career/business/organization, (8) autism, (9) depression,
(10) preschool, and (11) behavior analytic skill assessment.
Purpose for Testing, Content and Skills, and Intended Test Takers
Address the three selected tests according to Elements 1–4 of the Code. Use the element title as
a subheading under Purpose for Testing, Content and Skills, and Intended Test Takers.
Element 1. “Define the purpose for testing, the content and skills to be tested, and the intended
test takers” (Joint Committee on Testing Practices, 2004, p. 6; see point 1). Describe your
findings for all three tests, citing references. Use this section to introduce each test and report on
each of the three elements: purpose, content and skills, and intended test takers.
Appropriate of Test Content, Skills Tested, and Content Coverage
Element 2. Describe “the appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for
the intended purpose of testing” (Joint Committee on Testing Practices, 2004, p. 6; see point 2).
Describe your findings for each test, citing references. Use this section to report on unique
comments or research that evaluate any aspects of the appropriateness of each test. There may
be a wide range of facets considering appropriateness that may be unique to each particular test
under consideration.
Materials Provided by Test Developers
Element 3. Describe “materials provided by test developers and select tests for which clear, accurate, and complete information is provided” (Joint Committee on Testing Practices, 2004, p.
6; see point 3). Describe your findings for each test, citing references. Use this section to
describe either reviews or your evaluation of the materials described in the sources you locate
for each test under consideration.
Test-User Knowledge, Skills, and Training
Analyze the level of professional knowledge, skills, and training required to administer and
interpret the three tests.
Element 4. “Select tests through a process that includes persons with appropriate knowledge,
skills, and training” (Joint Committee on Testing Practices, 2004, p. 6; see point 4). Include
specific publisher information about test-user qualification (for example, Level A, B, or C; or other
classification). Describe your findings for each test.
Comparisons and Contrasts of the Three Tests
In this section:
Compare and contrast the three tests based on Elements 1–4 of the Code.
Recommend one test for further analysis, based on analysis of Elements 1–4 of the Code.
Select one of the three tests that is most applicable to your current professional setting or to a
setting you may choose in the future. Provide a rationale for test selection.
References
Add a minimum of nine references to support your analysis and rationale. References must be
formatted in APA style.

Additional Requirements
Your assessment should meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics, and APA format and style.
References: A minimum of nine references are required for this assessment.
Three MMY test reviews from (one for each test).
Three test publisher websites (one for each test).
Three peer-reviewed journal articles (one for each test).
APA format: Follow current APA format and style throughout the assessment. Be sure to use
correct format and style for each respective type of reference, for example, website versus
journal).
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