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ERIC Number: EJ538590
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0895-7347
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The Credibility and Comparability of Standards.
Norcini, John J.; Shea, Judy A.
Applied Measurement in Education, v10 n1 p39-59 1997
The major forms of evidence that support a standard's credibility are reviewed, and what can be done over time and for different forms of an examination to enhance its comparability in a credentialing setting is outlined. Pass-fail decisions must be consistent to ensure a standard's credibility. (SLD)
Descriptors: Certification, Comparative Analysis, Credentials, Credibility, Decision Making, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Pass Fail Grading, Standard Setting (Scoring), Standards, Test Construction
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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