Responsible Test Use: Case Studies for Assessing Human Behavior [Paperback]

Lorraine D. Eyde (Author), Samuel E. Krug (Author), Gary J. Robertson (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1993 | ISBN-10: 1557982031 | ISBN-13: 978-1557982032 | Edition: 1st

Test use is ubiquitous in contemporary society; likewise, test misuse cuts across many fields, applications, and types of tests. Test misuse can be substantially reduced through training in test policy, selection, administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting. Responsible Test Use: Case Studies for Assessing Human Behavior, Second Edition is an interdisciplinary reference source for promoting quality assurance in testing. It consists of 85 training cases that illustrate a variety of problems related to test use. Twenty-eight of the cases are new for this edition. Each case is drawn from real life and includes (a) a description of the incident, (b) focus questions to encourage active involvement with issues raised by the case, (c) an analysis of the problems posed plus possible ways of better handling the situation, and (d) a listing of empirically-derived dimensions of test misuse that are likely to generalize to new testing situations. Cases developed for this edition represent three test settings that were not covered in the previous edition: computer and internet testing formats, forensic, and cross cultural-English language learners. In addition, revised cases cover counseling and training, education, employment, mental health, neuropsychology, and speech-language-hearing settings. This book is intended for use as a supplementary textbook in undergraduate and graduate measurement courses and for trainers of specialized assessment practitioners, such as school psychologists and educational diagnosticians. It can also serve as a valuable tool for in-service training or continuing education, for licensing exam preparation, and as a resource for other individuals committed to improving assessment practices.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 1st edition (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557982031
• ISBN-13: 978-1557982032
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,917,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars broad coverage most appropriate for general audience, January 17, 2010

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Dr. Steve (Moscow, ID) - See all my reviews

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I bought this to use in working with advanced students in psychological assessment. I was disappointed that there are only a few vignettes that will be appropriate for this type of focus at this level. However, for a first class in assessment, regardless of the focus, this book is a great source of short readings for discussion. I will definitely get a fair amount of use out of it, just not the use I purchased it for.

4.0 out of 5 stars strangely enjoyable, November 15, 2010

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I expected a dry, scholarly book, but instead found it to be interesting and enjoyable. Every time I thought of putting the book down for the evening, I would think: "just one more vignette." This book is full of real cases, with some commentary by the authors. One thing I want the authors to do with the next edition is to add more discussion of professional principles such as APA ethics code.