How do administrators and test developers know what standards to adhere to when developing and administering psychological tests ?
The American Educational Research Association publishes (and occasionally updates) the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (1985) This book lists 180 standards that should be maintained when evaluating, administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests. These guidelines stress the importance of standardized test administration and scoring procedures and help ensure test directions are clearly understandable. These standards also emphasize the security of test materials, precautions against cheating, and the importance of meaningful interpretations of test scores. Standards of Test Administration and Scoring Basic Test Administration Standard Standard 15.2 : The testing environment should be one of reasonable comfort and with minimal distractions. Testing material should be readable and understandable. In computerized testing, items displayed on screen should be legible and free from glare, and the terminal should be properly positioned. Basic Cheating Protect
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