Evaluating Test Quality: Advice from Mental Measurements Yearbook Reviewers
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Since 1938 the Mental Measurements Yearbook has served practitioners and the public by publishing evaluative, timely, and consumer-oriented reviews of commercially available tests. These reviews are written by experts in various fields to inform test selection and use. The presenters in this webinar series include some of our leading reviewers who will share their advice about how to evaluate different types of tests and the technical characteristics of tests. Please email Dr. Jessica L. Jonson with questions about the webinar series.
Audience
- Professionals, Academics, and Graduate Students
- Test Developers: those who create, sponsor, publish, or market tests and assessments
- Test Users: those who review, select, administer, score, interpret, and use tests and assessments for decision-making
Presenters & Topics
Click on the presenter's name to see his or her bio and abstract.
| Presenter | Affiliation, Title | Topic | Webinar Date | Webinar Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas F. Benson, PhD | Baylor University, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology | Evaluating Tests of Intelligence | Oct. 27, 2016 (Thursday) | Access Dr. Nicholas Benson's recording in our Video Library. |
| Hoi Suen, EdD | Penn State University, Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology | Guiding Principles for Evaluating an Educational or Psychological Assessment | Nov. 11, 2016 (Friday) | Access Dr. Hoi Suen's recording in our Video Library. |
| William Schafer, EdD | University of Maryland, Emeritus Professor of Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation | Evaluating the Definition of a Test Domain | Jan. 26, 2017 (Thursday) | Access Dr. William Schafer's recording in our Video Library. |
| Rosemary Flanagan, PhD ABPP | Touro College, Professor | Screening and Progress Monitoring Tools: Issues and Implications for Clinical and School Psychologists | Feb. 16, 2017 (Thursday) | Access Dr. Rosemary Flanagan's recording in our Video Library. |
| Michael G. Kavan, PhD | Creighton University School of Medicine, Professor of Family Medicine, Professor of Psychiatry, Associate Dean for Student Affairs | Evaluating Clinical Screening Measures | Feb. 22, 2017 (Wednesday) | Access Dr. Michael Kavan's recording in our Video Library. |
| Thomas P. Hogan, PhD | University of Scranton, Professor of Psychology | How to Evaluate and Review a Test: Reflections of a Long-Time Mental Measurements Yearbook Reviewer | Mar. 22, 2017 (Wednesday) | Access Dr. Thomas Hogan's recording in our Video Library. |