Testing in the Professions: Credentialing Policies and Practice

Testing in the Professions focuses on current practices in credentialing testing as a guide for practitioners. With a broad focus on the key components, issues, and concerns surrounding the test development and validation process, this book brings together a wide range of research and theory—from design and analysis of tests to security, scoring, and reporting. Written by leading experts in the field of measurement and assessment, each chapter includes authentic examples as to how various practices are implemented or current issues observed in credentialing programs. The volume begins with an exploration of the various types of credentialing programs as well as key differences in the interpretation and evaluation of test scores. The next set of chapters discusses key test development steps, including test design, content development, analysis, and evaluation. The final set of chapters addresses specific topics that span the testing process, including communication with stakeholders, security, program evaluation, and legal principles. As a response to the growing number of professions and professional designations that are tied to testing requirements, Testing in the Professions is a comprehensive source for up-to-date measurement and credentialing practices. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.Additional ISBNs9781138794276, 9781317615866, 9781315751672Testing in the Professions: Credentialing Policies and Practice 1st Edition is written by Susan Davis-Becker and published by Routledge. ISBNs for Testing in the Professions are 9781317615859, 1317615859 and the print ISBNs are 9781138806443, 1138806447. Additional ISBNs include 9781138794276, 9781317615866, 9781315751672.