Test Construction(5-19-18) WK-1 ASSIGNMENT
Determine an attribute, skill, trait, or attitude you are interested in measuring. Develop a 10 item test measuring various aspects of the chosen topic. Describe how you went about creating the test, and how you decided on the types of test items to include. Provide an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the test created based on question content and type.
In addition, include a basic guideline that could be provided to someone interested in creating a psychological test, including the basic steps and considerations in this process. The test and analysis should be included in one document in APA format. The analysis and guideline should be at least three pages in length.
Readings
1.Textbook:
Reynolds, C. R., & Livingston, R. B. (2013). Mastering modern psychological testing: Theory & methods. Pearson Higher Ed.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychological Testing: Why We Do It and What It Is
Chapter 2: The Basics Statistics of Measurement
Chapter 3: The Meaning of Test Scores
Chapter 18: How to Develop a Psychological Test: A Practical Approach