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Psychological Test Bias & Reliability

Psychological Test Bias & Reliability

 

Imagine that you are a professional who wants to evaluate the progress of a given client through psychological testing.
Identify the different sources of bias you might encounter in the assessment process.
Discuss the specific steps you would take to reduce test bias effects and what you would look for in an assessment instrument for purposes of bias reduction.
Describe how the standard deviation of a test score affects the interpretation of test scores

Discuss the concept of reliability as it relates to testing and measurement. Select one of the forms of reliability and discuss it in-depth. Estimate the impact of this form of reliability on the outcome of an evaluation. Compose a strategy for addressing the reliability of the tests you are likely to use in your current or future occupation