The document discusses the important factors to consider when selecting and using a psychological test. It emphasizes examining the test manual to determine if the test was standardized on a similar sample population, has sufficient reliability based on the intended purpose, and has demonstrated validity. It also notes practical considerations like administration time, required training, and scoring procedures that should be evaluated before deciding on a test.

1. SELECTION AND DECISION-
MAKING OF MEANINGFUL
PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST
PRESENTED BY:
Mary Anne A. Portuguez

2. SELECTION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST
TEST MANUAL
• Before using the test, the test user must examine and
evaluate the manual.
• It provides the basic information needed to administer a test,
score, and to make use of the results.

3. Check list questions that should be answered
by the test manual
• Standardization Sample
a. How many subjects were used to establish the reliability,
validity, and norms of the test?
b. What are the demographic and personal characteristics of
these subjects? Are they similar to those of the group you
will give the test to?

4. • Reliability
a. What methods were used to estimate the reliability
of the test?
b. Is the reliability high enough for your purposes?

5. • Validity
a. Is there evidence that the test is meaningful for your
purposes?
b. What specific criteria was the test validated against?

6. • Scoring
a. Are scoring keys available?
b. If the test can be scored by machine, how much
does it cost and what sort of report is offered?

7. • Practical Considerations
a. How long does it take to administer the test?
b. Does the test require reading? If so, is it at right level
for the people you will test?
c. How much training is required for the test
administrator? How can training be obtained?

8. CONSIDERATIONS IN TAKING THE TEST
• Purpose of the test
• Uses of the test
• Description of the test
• Method of administration
• Time Limit
• Scoring procedures
• Reliability and validity
• Norms
• Limitations and strengths of the test