Running head: SCHOLARLY ARTICLE CRITIQUE Jennifer P. McCord Scholarly Article Critique Grand Canyon University Scholarly Article Critique The problem as stated appeared to be of profound significance for determining how to best benefit children with cleft type who have a learning disability in reading. While this may be true‚ the study resonates that there are signs of inconclusiveness. To specifically address shortcomings to the study‚ however‚ the stated problem was not clearly
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November 28‚ 2012 November 29‚ 2012 November 30‚ 2012 Purpose for Evaluation For Psychological Evaluation Assessment Procedures Clinical Interview Purdue Non-language Test Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test Draw a Person Test Sach’s Sentence Completion Test Thematic Apperception Test Interview and Behaviour Observation Subject is seen as a brown-complexioned adult male‚ about 5’6 ft. tall with ectomorph body type and semi bald haircut. The subject has mole at his left
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Dan Eble PSYC 105 G Dr. Waterstreet Test Reliability and Validity Correlations are important in establishing test reliability and related test validity. Test reliability has four methods of testing. The first is the test-retest method‚ which is when the same test is given to students at two different occasions and the scores are then correlated for production. The second is the alternate form test‚ which is when two forms of the same test is given to students and the scores are then correlated
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Test Validity 1 Introduction Validity is arguably the most important criteria for the quality of a test. The term validity refers to whether or not the test measures what it claims to measure. On a test with high validity the items will be closely linked to the test’s intended focus. For many certification and licensure tests this means that the items will be highly related to a specific job or occupation. If a test has poor validity then it does not measure the job-related content and competencies
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projective and self-report personality tests in terms of their reliability and validity in a social context. These tests are extremely useful in multiple ways such as calculating future behaviour and recognizing future behaviours according to Plotnik (2002). There are so many personality tests available for use but this essay will discuss the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory – 2‚ the Rorschach Inkblot test and the Thematic Apperception Test. These personality tests are used by various people in
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material. I intend to research the validity of standardized tests in school. The standardized tests can include the Stanford 9‚ PSAT‚ SAT‚ CRCT‚ etc. I chose this topic because I feel that educators and political leaders place an undue amount of importance on it. A flaw in standardized testing is that while two students know the same subject material‚ one may get a question right while the other does not. Through my research‚ I tried find a more effective personalized test that would help most of the students
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Reliability is general rather than specific But validity is not general but specific. Reliability is necessary for validity because a test with score which fluctuates very much does not test anything. For example if a test of pronunciation measures pronunciation it is a valid test‚ instead of measures grammar and vocabulary. The test yields dependable scores that is if the scores do not fluctuate very much the test is reliable. means the scores obtained by a student will be close to the score she
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Analysis of “The Fender-Bender” Ramon “TIANGUIS” Perez’s “The Fender-Bender” provides some insight on the thought process of being an illegal alien. In this essay Mr. Perez is expressing to the reader that even a small accident could cause huge problems. One such problem could be the possibility of being sent back to his native country. “Without immigration papers‚ without a driving permit‚ and having hit another car. I feel as if I’m one step away from Mexico”. (Pg.79) Mr. Perez uses “Narration”
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Koffka (2013)‚ enumerates that Gestalt is an arranged entity that is full and professed as having increased to a level that is beyond its total outcome. On the other hand‚ Gestalt therapy is a phenomenological existential notion that was introduced by Frederick and Laura Perls back then in the 1940s (Koffka‚ 2013). The purpose of the therapy is to enumerate to the user strategies of know-how based on assumptions‚ feeling and distinguished from interpreting preexisting outlooks. The purpose of the
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level. BENDER VISUAL-MOTOR GESTALT TEST is a psychodiagnostic device designed to assess organic and functional problems. Trey completed The Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test. The Koppitz assessment method was used for scoring this test. Trey had 10 years of this test‚ placing him at an age equivalency of. 5.6 to 5.8 years. His current score suggests a slight lag in his visual integration skills. There were no emotional indicators noted on this test. THE CONNER’S CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE TEST 2ND EDITION
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