[Evaluation of consequences of test use in validity theory]

(La evaluación de las consecuencias del uso de los tests en la teoría de la validez.)

Full Abstract

There is little doubt about the importance of validity during the compilation and evaluation of tests. Nevertheless, intense debate has arisen with regard to incorporating the consequences of test use as a further source of evidence in the most recent edition of the AERA, APA, NCME Standards . After reviewing the historical antecedents of the issue and the main lines of approach of both defenders and critics, this paper sets out the arguments which may be used in answer to the question:
'At what point should the analysis of the consequences of test use become part of validation?' The response of the AERA, APA, NCME Standards has clear similarities with the perspective adopted towards the consideration of bias in tests as a problem of validity. Finally, the paper describes how consequence validation may be subject to tension arising from the evolution of notions of justice in test use.

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Author information

Author/s: Padilla, José Luis (JL); Gómez, Juana (J); Hildago, María Dolores (MD); Muñiz, José (J);

Affiliation: Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Granada, Spain. jpadilla(-atsign-)ugr.es

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review

Journal: Psicothema (Psicothema), published in Spain. (Language: spa)

Reference: 2006-May; vol 18 (issue 2) : pp 307-12

Dates: Created 2007/02/13; Completed 2007/03/14; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 17296049, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Models, Theoretical
Psychological Tests - standards
Psychology, Educational - organization & administration; standards
Reproducibility of Results
Research Design

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