Assignment
Write a 4-5 page test review paper on an assessment instrument designed to measure cognitive abilities, achievement, or intelligence. This test must be on different from the one that you selected for your discussion question responses. The following provides an outline of a test review.
Outline and headings for Test Review Paper - Cognitive Abilities
The use of headings is essential!!!
Title Page
General Features of the Test
In a paragraph present the title of the test, authors, publisher, date published, age ranges and other relevant demographics for the individuals it is used for, and time required for administration of the test.
Description of Test
Discuss what the test attempts to measure, who the test is intended to be used with, basic principles and/or theories upon which the test is based, and any other special characteristics of the test.
Psychometric Properties
This is a discussion of the psychometric properties of the specific test you are reviewing. The discussion should include reliability (test-retest, internal consistency, etc.), validity(content, criterion, construct), normative data (standardization group demographic characteristics), and scores (overall test/composite scores available, averages, and their ranges).
FYI: The following is the range for coefficient scores and what they mean. Use this information when you review the reliability and validity properties for the test you are reviewing. 1.00 - .70 equals robust; .69 - .50 equals good; .49 - 0 equals low. For example the test-retest score for reliability is .75 then the test has robust test-retest reliability. Or the construct validity score is .50 then the test has good construct validity.
Discussion of Test Items
Since you will not have access to the actual test manuals themselves, this area should include a general overview of the behaviors or thoughts sampled (depression, anxiety, verbal comprehension, mathematical reasoning, etc.), how the test is administered, overview of test items (e.g., format and types), and ease and nature of scoring the test (are the items scored objectively or subjectively).
Issues/Concerns
Describe any ethical, legal, or other issues related to the test administration, scoring, or usage of results. Identify and explain any demographic categories that may be correlates to the ability tested.
Summary
Briefly sum up the strengths and weaknesses of the test and provide a general evaluation of the test.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.