
Testing, assessment, and measurement
Testing and assessment Psychological tests, also known as psychometric tests, are standardized instruments that are used to measure behavior or mental attributes. These attributes may …
Understanding psychological testing and assessment
Nov 10, 2013 · Psychological testing may sound intimidating, but it’s designed to help you. Psychologists use tests and other assessment tools to measure and observe a patient’s …
Test developers, who generate test content and are involved in collecting evidence for psychometric reliability, validity in pre-dicting key outcomes, and equity across different …
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9 & PHQ-2)
Reliability and validity of the tool have indicated it has sound psychometric properties. Internal consistency of the PHQ-9 has been shown to be high. A study involving two different patient …
FAQ: Finding information about psychological tests
The APA Science Directorate answers hundreds of calls and emails each year from persons trying to locate the right test or find more information about psychological tests. APA neither …
Disclosure of Test Data and Test Materials: Just the FAQs
Apr 11, 2019 · A list of FAQs addressing questions and issues that psychologists raise regarding the disclosure of test data and test materials.
Depression Assessment Instruments
Initial assessments of depressive symptoms can help determine possible treatment options, and periodic assessment throughout care can guide treatment and gauge progress.
Rights and responsibilities of test takers: Guidelines and expectations
Tests are defined broadly here as psychological and educational instruments developed and used by testing professionals in organizations such as schools, industries, clinical practice, …
Test bias is a primary issue of selecting and using testing and assessment instruments with racial/ethnic minority groups. Past research has shown that tests can produce misleading …
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