Clinical psychology Capella University locate and summarize

Introduction

Note: Synthesizing the evaluation of test technical quality requires specific steps that must be carried out in a certain order. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.

Professionals in the field must be able to administer and interpret tests to establish a diagnosis and determine a treatment plan. Before a test is selected, test users must be knowledgeable of the technical quality (reliability and validity) of the tests they use. Test users should only use instruments with adequate reliability and validity.

In this assessment, you will complete a deeper analysis of the technical quality of your three selected tests from Assessment 1 by focusing on reliability and validity evidence. To complete this assessment, you will draw upon your knowledge about psychometrics in general and reliability and validity in particular.

Preparation

Download the Assessment 2 Template: Evaluation of Technical Quality [DOCX] and use it as the basis of your assessment. The template contains instructions to guide you through each element of the assessment.

For this assessment, you will conduct a deeper analysis of the technical quality of the three tests you selected for Assessment 1.

Instructions

For Assessment 1, you selected three standardized tests from one category that have relevance to your specialization or a related profession. Assessment 1 focused on the purpose, contents and constructs assessed, norms, and required training of psychological tests. For this assessment, you will complete a deeper analysis of the technical quality of your three selected tests by focusing on reliability and validity evidence. To complete this assessment, you will draw upon your knowledge about psychometrics in general and reliability and validity in particular. You are encouraged to use the PSY-FP7610 Tests and Measurements Library Guide to assist your search.