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What is the responsibility of the test developer in the validation of a test?
What is the responsibility of the test developer in the validation of a test?
- Recruiting test participants
- Analyzing test user feedback
- Conducting local validation studies
- Supplying validity evidence in the test manual (correct)
When might a test user need to conduct their own local validation study?
When might a test user need to conduct their own local validation study?
- To involve the test developer in the process
- To save costs on the validation process
- To alter the norming sample described in the test manual
- To change the format or content of the test (correct)
Why might local validation studies not be conducted even if they are desirable?
Why might local validation studies not be conducted even if they are desirable?
- To rely solely on the norming sample
- High cost and professional time required (correct)
- Due to lack of test users' interest
- To avoid collaborating with the test developer
In what scenario would a local validation study be necessary?
In what scenario would a local validation study be necessary?
What information can local validation studies provide to test users?
What information can local validation studies provide to test users?
How is content validity defined in the text?
How is content validity defined in the text?
How is construct validity compared to other types of validity?
How is construct validity compared to other types of validity?
What criticism did Messick (1995) have about the trinitarian approach to validity?
What criticism did Messick (1995) have about the trinitarian approach to validity?
In the context of test validation strategies, what does 'unitary view of validity' refer to?
In the context of test validation strategies, what does 'unitary view of validity' refer to?
How do the three types of validity evidence contribute to the assessment of a test's validity?
How do the three types of validity evidence contribute to the assessment of a test's validity?
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