Comparison of Assessment Tool Constructs

For this assignment, complete the following:

Select one assessment tool from those listed in the Resources area.
Explore the literature to identify another assessment tool that is purported to measure the same constructs.
Identify intervew skills that would be necessary to utilize to complete the assessment process, and provide a description of how each skill could be used in the assessment process.
Compare the assessment tools, the one chosen from the Resources list and the one found via the literature, on the basis of key test measurement constructs of reliability and validity.
Describe different methods for acquiring the key measurement constructs of reliability and validity.
Describe how results on each assessment are interpreted. For example, describe how scores are interpreted in comparison to group means and norms (for a standardized or norm-referenced test) or to cutoff scores (for criterion-referenced test), and how scores on this assessment correlate with other tests and measures.
Incorporate a minimum of six scholarly research studies analyzing the effectiveness of each selected assessment tool in professional settings.
Based on the review of literature, evaluate which assessment tool has clearer application of measurement concepts.

Assignment Requirements

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors so the overall message is clear.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current edition of the APA manual.
Number of resources: Minimum of six scholarly resources. Distinguished submissions will likely exceed the minimum.
Length of paper: 6–8 double-spaced, typed pages, excluding title and reference pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.