The Ways and Means of Test Score Interpretation.

Lenke, Joanne M.; Beck, Michael D.

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ERIC Number: EJ237900

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Ways and Means of Test Score Interpretation.

Lenke, Joanne M.; Beck, Michael D.

New Directions for Testing and Measurement, n6 p1-16 1980

This chapter discusses units of measurement, relates types of scales and norms to the purpose for testing, looks at types of test data typically reported, identifies the primary users of test information, looks at limitations of scales and norms, and looks at the interaction between user and data. (Author/RL)

Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Norm Referenced Tests, Scaling, Scores, Test Interpretation, Test Norms, Test Results, Testing Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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