A Comparison of Three Experimental Procedures Employed in the Determination of the Effect of Administration Time Upon the Validity and Reliability of a Test
Abstract
It is important to emphasize again the necessity of the use of "optimum" or "most efficient" time in the administration of a given test. It is necessary, in all fairness to the subjects tested, that, in the application of achievement tests, each be administered under the best possible conditions. This is even more essential if a comparison of different methods of testing is being made. As was shown in this experiment, a too short time limit will have serious effect upon the validity because of the too limited sampling of the abilities being studied or compared. While too long a period of time has a slightly less grave effect, it is nevertheless undesirable because the rest user is getting less returns from the application or his measurements than it is possible for him to secure. Valuable time is not only being wasted but, also less valid and perhaps less reliable results are being attained. It is, therefore, of paramount importance that the optimum or most efficient time in which to administer a test be determined and applied by the test constructor in the standardization or achievement tests and that this information be used by the experimenter or teacher in the administration of the tests.
Subject Area
Educational tests & measurements|Educational evaluation
Recommended Citation
Sharkey, Vincent J, "A Comparison of Three Experimental Procedures Employed in the Determination of the Effect of Administration Time Upon the Validity and Reliability of a Test" (1937). ETD Collection for Fordham University. AAI29282552.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/dissertations/AAI29282552
