16 Questions
What does it mean if a screening tool has low sensitivity?
It fails to identify children who require further evaluation
What is the consequence of underidentification in a screening test?
Missed opportunities for early intervention
If a screening tool has low specificity, what is likely to happen?
More children will be referred for further evaluation than necessary
How does sensitivity impact the ability of a screening tool to identify children needing further assessment?
Low sensitivity results in missed children needing further assessment
What does high specificity mean for screeners?
Identifying only those children who need more assessment
How is validity determined for a screening test?
Through scientific research studies or compared to theoretical models
What is reliability in the context of screening tests?
The stability of scores regardless of administrator or time of administration
How is reliability expressed for a screening test?
Through the relationship between the test and what it is intended to measure
Why is it important for test developers to share validity research results?
To provide evidence that the test measures what it's supposed to measure
In criterion-referenced screening tools, how is performance measured?
Against pre-established criteria
What is the main difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced screening tools?
Norm-referenced tools compare to same-age peers, while criterion-referenced tools do not.
What type of criteria are used in assessing performance in criterion-referenced tests?
Pre-established criteria
Which type of test is more focused on typical and atypical development?
Criterion-referenced tests
What type of responses are common in criterion-referenced tests?
Yes/no, correct/incorrect
How is performance typically judged in a criterion-referenced test?
'Criterion' based judgement
'LookSee' (formerly Nipissing) is an example of a tool used for which type of assessment?
Screening
Learn about sensitivity in screening tests, how it is calculated, and its implications. Sensitivity measures the ability of a test to correctly identify true positive results. Discover what happens when a screening tool has low sensitivity.
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