Argument-based validation framework: Enables systematic evaluation of test scores for decision-making accuracy
Step-by-step design guidance: Helps test developers formulate robust validation research
Application-focused examples: Illustrates real-world scenarios for practical understanding
Covers education and human performance: Relevance for diverse testing environments
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Carol A. Chapelle shows readers how to design validation research for tests of human capacities and performance. Any test that is used to make decisions about people or programs should have undergone extensive research to demonstrate that the scores are actually appropriate for their intended purpose. Argument-Based Validation in Testing