Overview

Testing in the Professions focuses on current practices in credentialing testing as a guide for practitioners. With a broad focus on the key components, issues, and concerns surrounding the test development and validation process, this book brings together a wide range of research and theory—from design and analysis of tests to security, scoring, and reporting. Written by leading experts in the field of measurement and assessment, each chapter includes authentic examples as to how various practices are implemented or current issues observed in credentialing programs. The volume begins with an exploration of the various types of credentialing programs as well as key differences in the interpretation and evaluation of test scores. The next set of chapters discusses key test development steps, including test design, content development, analysis, and evaluation. The final set of chapters addresses specific topics that span the testing process, including communication with stakeholders, security, program evaluation, and legal principles. As a response to the growing number of professions and professional designations that are tied to testing requirements, Testing in the Professions is a comprehensive source for up-to-date measurement and credentialing practices. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

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Author:   Susan Davis-Becker (Alpine Testing Solutions, USA) ,  Chad W. Buckendahl (Buros Center for Testing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.725kg
ISBN:  

9781138794276

ISBN 10:   1138794279
Pages:   308
Publication Date:   16 March 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements 1. Credentialing: A continuum of measurement theories, policies, and practices Chad W. Buckendahl 2. A Validation Framework for Credentialing Tests Michael T. Kane, Brian E. Clauser, and Joanne Kane 3. Test Design: Laying out the Roadmap Susan Davis-Becker and Timothy J. Muckle 4. Specifying the Content of Credentialing Examinations Amanda Clauser and Mark Raymond 5. Content Development and Review Cynthia Parshall and Belinda Brunner 6. Estimating, Interpreting, and Maintaining the Meaning of Test Scores Walter D. Way and Kathleen Gialluca 7. Data and Scale Analysis for Credentialing Examinations Richard M. Luecht 8. Communication with Candidates and Other Stakeholders Ellen R. Julian and Brian Bontempo 9. Security Issues in Professional Certification/Licensure Testing James A. Wollack and Gregory J. Cizek 10. Using Standards to Evaluate Credentialing Programs Lawrence J. Fabrey 12. Legal Issues for Credentialing Examination Programs S.E. Phillips

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Susan Davis-Becker is a Partner with ACS Ventures, LLC, USA. Chad W. Buckendahl is a Partner with ACS Ventures, LLC, USA.

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