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Week 2 Reliability Practice

The document outlines key factors that contribute to the reliability of tests, including the importance of sampling behavior, item discrimination, and clear instructions. It emphasizes the need for objective scoring and consistent test administration conditions. Additionally, it highlights the significance of training scorers and using candidate identification numbers for reliability purposes.

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Week 2 Reliability Practice

The document outlines key factors that contribute to the reliability of tests, including the importance of sampling behavior, item discrimination, and clear instructions. It emphasizes the need for objective scoring and consistent test administration conditions. Additionally, it highlights the significance of training scorers and using candidate identification numbers for reliability purposes.

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RELIABILITY

Test Rater Test Test


taker- reliability administr reliability
related a-tion
reliability reliability
1 Take enough samples of behaviour. X

2 Exclude items which do not discriminate well between X


weaker and stronger students.
3 Do not allow candidates too much freedom X X

4 Write unambiguous items X X

5 Provide clear and explicit instructions X

6 Ensure that tests are well laid out and perfectly legible X

7 Make candidates familiar with format and testing X


techniques
8 Provide uniform and non-distracting conditions X
of administration
9 Use items that permit scoring which is as objective X
as possible
10 Provide a detailed scoring key X X

11 Train scorers X

12 Identify candidates by number, not name X

13 Employ multiple, independent scoring X

Notes:

• Test taker-related reliability: consistency in a student’s performance


• Rater reliability: consistency among scorers
• Test administration reliability: consistency in test conditions
• Test reliability: overall consistency and accuracy of the test

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