- 02Aug2013
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Never say a test is valid, (conclusion)
- By Ian Bradley
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I my previous post, I recalled a recent professional interaction where a research proposal claimed that a particular test was valid. The evidence cited to support this claim was defined in the original study of the test’s development. I pointed out that the phrase; “the test is valid” although commonly used is psychometrically incorrect. Firstly,
- 29Jul2013
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Never say that a test is valid, part i.
- By Ian Bradley
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One would imagine that a part-time academic appointment such as mine with McGill University would bring certain perks such as a free gym membership or reduced rates of campus parking… alas no. What perks exist are almost all of the intellectually stimulating variety such as when I am called upon to review research grants as