PSYC 318 Midterm: Test 2 Study Guide
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Evaluating content of a test to determine extent to which content is representative of concepts test is measuring without underrepresentation or irrelevant elements. Concept maps as a way to visualize content validity. Shows relationships between ideas, visual organization and representation, clarifies and structures ideas. Can be online, used with software or in person with pre-assessments, group activities, etc. Describes topics to be covered on test, point values, items, time frame, item format. Determines which items on a test show validity or invalidity for the test. Reviews the relevance of test items" content, rates how essential these are to the test measure. Evidence of validity based on relations with other variables, or criteria. Make it something that makes a prediction based off of the test. Predictive: administering test to a large group of individuals and holding their scores for a period of time, but not actually using those scores as part of the selection process.
