The purpose of Chapter 14 was to make you familiar with types of published standardized tests and factors to consider when selecting, administering or using published assessments locally. Responsible standardized test developers supply documentation on content-based validity and empirical validity evidence to support their tests and test scores for various assessment purposes. Test consumers shoulder the responsibility of reviewing the technical manuals and evaluating the documented evidence provided by test developers, before they put a standardized test to use.

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