Reference no: EM132161508

Question: Comparison of Assessment Tool Constructs

For this assignment, complete the following:

• Select one assessment tool from those listed in the Resources area.

• Explore the literature to identify another assessment tool that is purported to measure the same constructs.

• Identify intervew skills that would be necessary to utilize to complete the assessment process, and provide a description of how each skill could be used in the assessment process.

• Compare the assessment tools, the one chosen from the Resources list and the one found via the literature, on the basis of key test measurement constructs of reliability and validity.

• Describe different methods for acquiring the key measurement constructs of reliability and validity.

• Describe how results on each assessment are interpreted. For example, describe how scores are interpreted in comparison to group means and norms (for a standardized or norm-referenced test) or to cutoff scores (for criterion-referenced test), and how scores on this assessment correlate with other tests and measures.

• Incorporate a minimum of six scholarly research studies analyzing the effectiveness of each selected assessment tool in professional settings.

• Based on the review of literature, evaluate which assessment tool has clearer application of measurement concepts.

Assignment Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors so the overall message is clear.

• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current edition of the APA manual.

• Number of resources: Minimum of six scholarly resources. Distinguished submissions will likely exceed the minimum.

• Length of paper: 6-8 double-spaced, typed pages, excluding title and reference pages.

• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.