Criteria for Test Selection

Chapter Objectives Understand methods of establishing the validity of scores from various types of testing instruments. Understand methods of establishing the reliability of scores from various types of testing instruments. Understand issues related to objectivity of scoring in various types of testing instruments. Explain the relationship among the validity, reliability, and objectivity of scores from a testing instrument. Realize the importance of thorough planning for the administration of the test to ensure the collection of valid scores.