...Introduction to Psychological Testing Andrea K. Clark 06/15/2015 PSY/475 Introduction to Psychological Testing The goal of this paper is the summarization of key suppositions and basic questions related to psychological testing. A definition of the term ‘test’ shall be provided, as well as explanations of the main test types and identification of the chief users and usages of these tests. Additionally, there shall be a discussion of a comparison and contrast of reliability and validity beliefs and how they influence psychological testing. Definition of Test The definition of a test is “a critical examination, observation, or evaluation” that generates information (Merriam-Webster, Inc., 2015). Tests are utilized to identify, characterize or measure an individual’s or group’s knowledge, intellect, skills, capabilities or aptitudes. In the psychological fields, tests are assessment tools that standardize these characterizations, measurements, and identifications. Psychological tests are “a systematic procedure for observing behavior and describing it with the aid of numerical scales or fixed categories” (Hogan, 2007, p. 39). Main Test Types, Chief Usages, and Users According to Hogan (2007), “we classify tests into five major categories: mental ability, achievement, personality, interests, and neuropsychological tests, with several subdivisions within some of the major categories” (p. 41). There are also different test classification methods: standardized, non-standardized...
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...* * * * * * * * Introduction to Psychological Testing * Melanie Callahan * Psychological Tests and Measurements PSY 475 * Deborah Ford * June 6, 2011 Introduction to Psychological Testing According to a survey of 455 psychologists and counselors form Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the American Psychological Association, psychological testing is an important part of clinical psychology (Fee, Elkins, & Boyd, 1982). The most recommended tests from this group were the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), and the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory (SCII) (Fee, Elkins, & Boyd, 1982). Psychological testing provides the clinician with information about the client’s personality structure pertinent for the multifaceted approach to mental health (Fee, Elkins, & Boyd, 1982). In this research paper, test will be defined, major categories of tests will be examined along with their uses and users, and reliability and validity of testing will be compared. * The Definition of Test * The definitions for test given by the Oxford English Dictionary and the glossary of the authoritative Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests are not useful for the purpose of this paper; however, one may take some practical information from these two sources along with the definitions from the textbooks by Anne Anastasi and Lee Cronbach. The Oxford English dictionary does...
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...Introduction to Psychological Testing Psychological testing is used in many areas today, the term test in psychological testing refers to a “procedure used to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something or someone, before it is used in a widespread manner” When it comes to psychological testing these tests are either in written form, visual form, or verbal form through evaluations (Dorland, 2007). Psychological testing is also known as psychological assessments, these tests are used by psychologists to help them get a better idea of a person’s behavior (Framingham, 2001). Many psychologists and companies also use these tests to help them with problems solving, in many different areas for a person including mental health issues, personality issues, and to test IQ (Framingham, 2001). Psychological tests are used to measure people’s performance however they can also tests what is going on with the person in the present, psychological tests cannot predict how a person will be in the future (Framingham, 2001). When it comes to psychological tests, there are many different kinds and styles, there are four major types used one of the clinical interview, assessment of intellectual functioning, personality tests, and behavioral tests (Framingham, 2001). There are also other non-primary tests used for achievement in school, career, work, counseling, management skills, and career planning (Framingham, 2001). Psychological tests are used to help with numerous...
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...Introduction to Psychological Testing Aryne F. Levine PSY/475 May 24, 2012 Glenn Leighbody Introduction to Psychological Testing The term test is a difficult term to define. There are several major categories and sub- categories of assessments. The major categories of assessments relate to the type of examination. The sub-categories of assessments relate to the manner in which the assessment is taken. Assessments can be used for a wide variety of purposes in the professional, military, and educational worlds. The validity and reliability of a test affect the overall purpose of the test. Human error and individuality can affect the reliability and validity of psychological assessments. Definition of the Term Test The term test is defined as an analytical assessment, examination, or appraisal that is used to measure the abilities, understanding, intellect, proficiencies, or skills of an individual or group (Merriam-Webster, 2012). There are many major and minor categories of tests. The five major test categories are: The five main categories of psychological tests are: mental ability tests, achievement tests, personality assessments, interest and attitude assessments, and neuropsychological tests. The minor categories of tests are: performance, paper and pencil, power, speed, individual, group, maximum performance, typical performance, norm-referenced, and criterion referenced examinations. Separating examinations...
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...Introduction to Psychological Testing Lisa Bueno University of Phoenix PSY/475 Psychological Testing and Measurements Pamela Stewart, M.S. February 8, 2012 Introduction to Psychological Testing Define “Test” The word test as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary is, “a cup used for smelting gold or silver ore” (Hogan, 2007, p. 38). Imagining what testing meant for Chaucer in the mid 1300s could be associated with an image of pure data, (perhaps gold or silver) captured and additional data was irrelevant. The Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests defines test as, “An evaluative device or procedure in which a sample of an examinee’s behavior in a specified domain is obtained and subsequently evaluated and scored using a standardized process” (Hogan, 2007, p. 38). In addition, Anastasi and Cronbach define test as “an objective and standardized measure of a sample behavior” and “there is no fully satisfactory definition” respectively (Hogan, 2007, p. 39). Essentially, Hogan (2007) gathered the test definitions and identified six critical elements: device or procedure, gather information, behavior or cognitive processes, sample, standardized and quantified. “A test is a standardized process or device that yields information about a sample or behavior or cognitive processes in a quantified manner” (Hogan, 2007, p. 41). However concise this definition may seem, in order to further understand psychological testing one must uncover the basics, identify...
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...IT255 Introduction to Information Systems Security Unit 5 Importance of Testing, Auditing, and Monitoring © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Learning Objective Explain the importance of security audits, testing, and monitoring to effective security policy. IT255 Introduction to Information Systems Security © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 2 Key Concepts Role of an audit in effective security baselining and gap analysis Importance of monitoring systems throughout the IT infrastructure Penetration testing and ethical hacking to help mitigate gaps Security logs for normal and abnormal traffic patterns and digital signatures Security countermeasures through auditing, testing, and monitoring test results IT255 Introduction to Information Systems Security © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 3 EXPLORE: CONCEPTS IT255 Introduction to Information Systems Security © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 4 Purpose of an IT Security Assessment Check effectiveness of security measures. Verify access controls. Validate established mechanisms. IT255 Introduction to Information Systems Security © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 5 IT Security Audit Terminology Verification Validation Testing Evaluation IT255 Introduction to Information Systems Security © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All rights reserved...
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...Hypothesis Testing Tricia Gifford PSY/315 May 4, 2015 Karen Hoeve Hypothesis Testing Before a hypothesis test can be performed, it would be beneficial to have an understanding of what a hypothesis test is inclusive. A hypothesis is a declaration made in advance based on informal observation, a theory, or previous research, which is tested in a study. When this hypothesis declaration has been made, the hypothesis test can then be performed, which is a process for making a decision as to the outcome of a study supporting a particular theory or realistic innovation primarily thought to pertain to a population. In this hypothesis-testing scenario presented, a chosen research topic will be described along with its hypothesis statement concerning the topic. A population and its description will be determined and how the sampling method was obtained. The statistical technique will also be analyzed determining of the data. Research Issue The hypothesis test always starts out with a question regarding a subject of interest. The subject of interest is to determine if the suicide rate in the Pacific Northwest population is higher than the suicide rate in the South Midwest population. The states included in the Pacific Northwest are Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and the states inclusive in the South Midwest are Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The populations are: 1) residents in the Pacific Northwest, and 2) residents in the South Midwest. With...
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...of the basic concepts of discrete probability distributions and their characteristics To develop the concept of mathematical expectation for a discrete random variable To introduce the covariance and illustrate its application in finance To present applications of the binomial distribution in business To present applications of the Poisson distribution in business 02 Counting Techniques 03 Continued 04 Conditional Probability 05 Discrete probability distribution. 06 Mathematical Expectation of Discrete Random Variable 07 Properties of mean and variance of a discrete random Variable. 08 Binomial Distribution. 09 Poisson Distribution. 10. The Normal Distribution and Sampling Distribution Introduction Mathematical Models of Continuous Random Variables To...
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...Introduction to Psychological Testing Lady Scott PSY/475 July 10, 2013 Michelle Bailey Introduction to Psychological Testing The definition of testing according to the American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer (1997) “a set of standardized questions, problems, or tasks designed to elicit responses for use in measuring the traits, capacities, or achievements of an individual”. There are four major categories of testing, the first being mental ability test. “In the world of psychological testing, the term mental ability includes a wide variety of cognitive functions, such as memory, spatial visualization, and creative thinking” (Hogan, 2007). These tests are independently given to an individual to test their intelligence independently. These tests can also be given in a group setting, when done so it is to measure mental capacity overall in every day school topics. Test that are given to future college students fit under this category as well, being that is also test intelligence or possible level of attainment in school. The next category in testing is achievement test. “These tests attempt to assess a person’s level of knowledge or skill in a particular domain” (Hogan, 2007). Achievement testing is the most commonly used test, especially in grade school. Teachers use these in order to see if their students are learning the material being taught and to get a clear understanding of the student’s level of understanding of basic studies in several subjects...
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...Scheme and Syllabus of B.E. (Computer Science and Engineering) 3rd TO 8th Semester 2013-2014 University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh Scheme of Examination of B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering Second Year - Third Semester Subject Title Scheme of Teaching Univesity Sr.No Paper Code External L T P Hour Credits Marks s 1. CSE311 Data Structures 3 1 0 4 4 50 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Total Second Year -Fourth Semester Sr.No Paper Code 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. CSE411 CSE461 CSE412 CSE462 CSE414 CSE464 Subject Title Scheme of Teaching L 3 0 3 0 3 0 T 1 0 1 0 1 0 P 0 3 0 3 0 3 Hours 4 3 4 3 4 3 Credit 4 2 4 2 4 2 University External Marks 50 50 50 CSE361 CSE313 CSE363 AS301 EC316 EC366 EC317 EC367 Data Structures (Practical) Peripheral Devices & Interfaces Hardware Lab (Practical) Engineering Mathematics – III Digital Electronics Digital Electronics (Practical) Microprocessors Microprocessors (Practical) 0 3 0 3 3 0 3 0 15 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 5 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 09 3 4 2 4 4 2 4 2 29 2 4 1 4 4 1 4 1 25 50 50 50 50 250 Internal Total Sessional Marks 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 450 100 50 100 50 100 100 50 100 50 700 7. 8. Total ASC405 CSE 415 Analysis & Design of Algorithms Analysis & Design of Algorithms (Practical) Database Management System Database Management System (Practical) Object Oriented Programming Object Oriented Programming (Practical) Cyber Law & IPR Computer Architecture & Organization Internal Total Sessional Marks 50...
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...ERP Life Cycle Abstract This paper explores ERP life cycle. The main focus of the paper is on fourteen stages of life cycle of ERP System. The analysis includes describing of features of introduction, a preliminary stage, description of business processes, team for introduction, choice of platform, structure of ERP System, choice of the performer and budget, technical task, development of design decisions, integration, training of users, testing of ERP System, trial operation and economic effect of introduction. Critical analysis of all these aspects displays complexity of ERP system and its importance for the enterprise. Its result will depend on many factors, which influence the process significantly. Nobody would deny the fact that life cycle of ERP System is rather long and includes many interrelated stages. Keywords: ERP system, life cycle, introduction, a preliminary stage, technical task, integration, testing ERP Life Cycle Introduction Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP System) is the corporate information system intended for automation of account and management. As a rule, ERP-systems are created according to the modular principle and cover all key processes of the company activity. It is possible to consider nodular writing of monks as the predecessor of modern ERP systems. Double record was used for transfer economic and statistical data. Historically the concept of ERP developed simpler concepts such as Material...
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...Introduction to Psychological Testing Consuelo Mumford PSY 475 June 1, 2015 Maureen Clifford Introduction to Psychological Testing Tests are theoretical concepts which provide professionals in psychology with pertinent data related to the human behaviors, thoughts, and personalities. There are five major categories of testing which are important to testing, with the four major uses and users of testing. Testing has a purpose in education, clinical, intelligence, and neuropsychological in psychological measurement. Testing must have reliability and validity for psychological testing, the assessment must be reliable and valid functional. Definition of Test Test is an old French name initially utilized in the English origin, the cup’s purpose is to caste gold or silver ore. Test are used to test mental, physiological, academic, conditions and qualities of humans (Hogan, 2007, p. 38). The Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing defines test as, “An evaluative device or procedure in which a sample of an examinee’s behavior in a specified domain is obtained and subsequently evaluated and scored using a standardized process” (p. 38). Test with several definitions, meaning information, evaluation, conclusion, inference and reference. (p. 40). Test is obtainable information of behavior or cognition procedures in quantified manner (p. 41). In an assessment evaluation, test are not used in the process, the test helps answers areas of functioning, diagnostic...
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...contents: 1. INTRODUCTION 4 1.1. Project Background 4 1.2. Objectives 4 1.3. Testing Strategy 4 1.4. Scope 4 1.5. Reference Material 4 1.6. Definitions and Acronyms 5 2. TEST ITEMS 5 2.1. Program Modules 5 2.2. User Documentation 5 2.3. Operator Procedures 5 3. FEATURES TO BE TESTED 5 4. FEATURES NOT TO BE TESTED 6 5. APPROACH 6 5.1. Component Testing 6 5.2. Integration Testing 6 5.3. Conversion Testing 6 5.4. Production Environment Testing 7 5.5. Interface Testing 7 5.6. Security Testing 7 5.7. Recovery Testing 7 5.8. Performance Testing 7 5.9. Regression Testing 7 5.10. Acceptance Testing 7 5.11. Beta Testing 8 6. PASS / FAIL CRITERIA 8 6.1. Suspension Criteria 8 6.2. Resumption Criteria 8 6.3. Approval Criteria 8 7. TESTING PROCESS 8 7.1. Test Deliverables 8 7.2. Testing Tasks 8 7.3. Responsibilities 8 7.4. Schedule 9 8. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 9 8.1. Hardware 9 8.2. Software 9 8.3. Security 9 8.4. Tools 9 8.5. Risks and Assumptions 10 9. Change Management Procedures 10 10. Plan Approvals 10 INTRODUCTION 1 Project Background 2 Objectives 3 Testing Strategy 4 Scope 5 Reference Material 6 Definitions and Acronyms TEST ITEMS 1 Program Modules 2 User Documentation 3 Operator Procedures FEATURES TO BE TESTED FEATURES NOT TO BE TESTED APPROACH 1 Component Testing 2 Integration Testing ...
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...significant effect on customer perception, emotion and attitude. Eg. Changing the color scheme, revising the logo SERVICE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Research suggest that products that are designed and introduced in a structured planning framework have a greater likelihood of ultimate successthan those not developed within a framework. NEW SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Front end planning includes business strategy development or review, new service strategy development, idea generation that screens idea against new service strategy, concept development and evaluation that test concept with customers and employees, business analytics that test for profitibilty and feasibility. Implementation includes service development and testing, market testing, commercialisation and post introduction evaluation. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION It involves who is the target market...
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...Paper Presentation on Cloud Functional Automation Testing Pavan Kumar Vangala Kalyan Pallapolu Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer Bibliography Pavan Vangala is working as a Software Engineer is having 5+Years of experience in Manual and Automation testing. Good Communicator and trained the members on automation tool (QTP). ISTQB Certified Professional. Kalyan Pallapolu is working as a Senior Software Engineer is having 6+Years of experience in Manaul and Automation testing. Expertise in Functional Automation using QTP. Handled different teams and having good management Skills Contents Abstract Keywords 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 8 8 Introduction- Cloud Computing About Cloud Testing Resource Sharing Functional Testing Functional Automation Apply Cloud Testing to Functional Automation Benefits Concerns Conclusion References Cloud Functional Automation Testing Abstract The Purpose of this Paper is to discuss the implementation of Cloud technology for Functional Automation Testing to overcome the challenges for environment setup, resource Utilization and to reduce cost in terms of Utilities, Infrastructure and other factors involved in day to day software development. Also the advantages and disadvantages of cloud Testing in real world and how the Organizations are benefited by adopting the Cloud Computing Technology. Keywords Cloud Computing, Cloud testing, Functional Automation 1. Introduction -Cloud Computing: Cloud Computing comes into...
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