Test And Measurements Week3

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Is the Measure of Consistency a State of Mind?

In your unit readings from the Psychological Testing and Assessment text, you read about three sources of error variance that occur in testing and assessment. These include test construction, test administration, and test scoring and interpretation. Additionally, other sources of error may be suspect. You were also introduced to reliability coefficients, which provide information about these sources of error variance on a test (see Table 5-4).

The following reliability coefficients were obtained from studies on a new test, THING, purporting to measure a new construct (that is, Something). Alternate forms of the test were also developed and examined in subsequent studies published in the peer-reviewed journals. The alternate test forms were titled THING 1 and THING 2. (Remember to refer back to your Psychological Testing and Assessment text for information about using and interpreting a coefficient of reliability.)

  • Internal consistency reliability coefficient = .92
  • Alternate forms reliability coefficient = .82
  • Test-retest reliability coefficient = .50

In your post:

  • Describe what these scores mean.
  • Interpret these results individually in terms of the information they provide on sources of error variance.
  • Synthesize all of these interpretations into a final evaluation about this test’s utility or usefulness.
  • Explain whether these data are acceptable.
  • Explain under what conditions they may not be acceptable and under what conditions, if any, they may be appropriate.

Deployment Stress

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Yerkees-Dodson Law and Stressors

The Yerkes-Dodson Law was developed in 1908 by two psychologists. In a 8-page paper, describe the Yerkes-Dodson Law and discuss how it can be relevant to Service members in deployed atmospheres. Based upon the course materials reviewed, include each of the following areas.

  • Explain the concept of the Yerkes-Dodson Law.
  • Examine the ways in which stress can be harmful and helpful.
  • Discuss the various types of military-related stress and give examples of each.
  • Describe the impact of military stressors on the health and well-being of Service members.
  • Explain if, and how the Yerkes-Dodson Law can be helpful when Service members return from deployment.

Include the minimum formatting standards identified below.

Format the 8-page paper in APA style; the minimum page count does include the required APA formatted title page, abstract, and reference page. Include references to a minimum of two (2) scholarly sources in the paper.

Evaluation Of Technical Quality

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Evaluation of Technical Quality

In Unit 2, you selected one standardized test that has relevancy to your academic and professional goals to be the focus of your course project. Your Unit 2 assignment focused on the first four elements of the Code for selecting a test. For this assignment, you will complete a deeper analysis of the technical quality of your selected test by focusing on the fifth element of the Code, which states that the test user will “evaluate evidence of the technical quality of the test provided by the test developer and any independent reviews.” To complete this assignment, you will draw upon the knowledge you gained in Units 3 and 4 about psychometrics in general and reliability and validity in particular.

For this assignment, use the test you selected for your assignment in Unit 2. Locate and summarize a minimum of four articles related to the technical qualities of the selected test. You are encouraged to use the PSY7610 Library Research Guide, linked in the resources, to assist your search.

For each article:

  • List the APA reference for each journal article (a minimum of four).
  • Identify if the article addresses reliability or validity.
  • Discuss if the article addresses sources of error variance, reliability estimates, evidence of validity, or bias and fairness.
  • Identify the specific type of reliability or validity (for example, test-retest reliability, predictive validity, et cetera).
  • Identify the overall results of the research, including any psychometric or statistical outcome.

Guidelines for Selecting the Literature

Use the most current sources you can find. Do not use sources older than 8 years. (You may cite older sources if they are classics, if you want to show the chronology of something, or if you have another good reason. If you choose to use older sources, you will need to explain why.) Use current, peer-reviewed journal articles. Do not use sources without an author or a publication date. Do not use quotes; use only your own words. Please see the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism link in the resources for concerns with high content matching in papers. Evaluate whether the results support the use of your test as appropriate for your field and populations to be served.

Note: The articles you need to complete this assignment should be available inside the library collection. In future courses, you may use the Capella library’s Interlibrary Loan service to obtain articles outside of the collection, but you should not have to use the service for this course. In the event that you cannot find articles covering a newer test edition, please refer to the List of Tests by Type document, linked in the resources. Note which tests have been designated as acceptable for searching prior test editions.

Instructions for the content of the paper are in the template located in the Resources. Write your assignment using the u05a1 Assignment Template [DOCX].

Additional Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

  • References: A minimum of four journal articles (textbooks, web pages, literature reviews, and the MMY book reviews do not count for these references).
  • Length of paper: Evaluation must be at least five pages in length for content (not including title page, abstract, or references).
Reference

Joint Committee on Testing Pract

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Introduction

[Identify the standardized test you selected in Unit 2. Describe briefly the publisher’s stated purpose for its use. Identify briefly a population or psychological condition that is within the standardization of the test. Omit these instructions before submitting your assignment.]

Technical Review Article Summaries

[Each article is to be directly related to your chosen test and one aspect of its

technical quality. Note: Use an annotated bibliography for evaluative information format. (See the resources for additional information available at Capella about annotated bibliographies.)

▪ List the APA reference for each journal article (a minimum of four).

▪ Identify if the article addresses reliability or validity.

▪ Explain how the article addresses sources of error variance, reliability estimates, evidence of validity, or bias and fairness.

▪ Identify the specific type of reliability or validity (for example, test-retest reliability, predictive validity, et cetera).

▪ Identify the overall results of the research, including any psychometric or statistical outcome.

. Omit these instructions before submitting your assignment.]

Conclusion

[The conclusion must cover these three points: ▪ Synthesize the information from all the articles you reviewed about reliability. ▪ Synthesize the information from all the articles you reviewed about validity. ▪ Evaluate if your test continues to be deemed as appropriate for your planned use in the field and with the population to be served.

Omit these instructions before submitting your assignment.]

References

[Begin the References on a new page. Use current APA format and style.]

ices. (2004). Code of fair testing practices in education. http://www.apa.org/science/programs/testing/fair-testing.pdf

Write A Paper Of 1,750 To 2,100 Words That Can Be Used As A Resource When Working With An Individual From The Selected Group.

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For this assignment you will select a specific group from the following list:

  • Veterans
  • Minorities
  • Individuals with disabilities
  • College students
  • Individuals from welfare to work
  • Single parents
  • Displaced workers
  • Late-life career loss
  • Individuals with minimal work experience or large gaps in employment
  • Individual changing careers

Write a paper of 1,750 to 2,100 words that can be used as a resource when working with an individual from the selected group. Use scholarly resources to support your use of a specific career theory as well as interventions with this population. The paper should include the following:

  • An explanation of who the population is and why it is important for this group to receive career counseling (CACREP 2.F.4.e)
  • Statistics on the group (e.g., how large, how many have employment problems, how many utilize career counseling) (CACREP 2.F.4.c)
  • Discussion of career counseling theory to be used with the group (e.g., Minnesota theory of work adjustment). Include evidence supporting the use of this theory in the general population as well as within the group. Please note: If none is available, it is important to indicate that as well. (CACREP 2.F.4.a)
  • Basic plan for counseling utilizing chosen theory (e.g., interview, use of assessment tools, explanation of theory) (CACREP 2.F.4.a, CACREP 2.F.4.i)
  • Environmental/personal barriers that may prevent the client from finding work (e.g., disability, substance use history, felony, transportation, limited computer access) and specific intervention plans to address barriers (CACREP 2.F.4.b, CACREP 2.F.4.g, CACRE 2.F.4.j)
  • Relevant and local resources available to help the client obtain work (e.g., job center, training programs, support groups) and a description of activities and supplemental materials that can be used by the individual (CACREP 2.F.4.h)
  • Based on the information listed above, provide some recommendations with regard to your plan to include your opinion on whether this plan is tenable and if you think if it can work. (CACREP 2.F.4.f)
  • A discussion of how spirituality can be incorporated into career counseling. As examples, when counseling a Jewish client that observes the Sabbath, the counselor would want to talk to them about considering the work schedule when looking for employment or the counselor could ask questions about purpose and value as it relates to finding employment. Please refer to the Vocation and Lifelong Spiritual Formation: A Christian Integrative Perspective on Calling in Mid-Career article for your response.
  • A minimum of eight scholarly references.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.