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3. Differentiates Basic Assessment from Advanced Educational assessment and cite some
instances.
5. Discuss briefly in your own words the following and give some instances:
a. Measurement theory.
It is the thought process and interrelated body of knowledge that form the basis of valid
measurements. Translation of measurement theory to behaviors helps to ensure the integrity
and relevancy of tests and the data that result from them.
This theory seeks to represent a latent (unobserved) construct with one or more observable
indicators (operational measures or variables) that accurately capture a theoretically
intended concept.
Validity - Educational assessment should always have a clear purpose, making validity the
most important attribute of a good test. The validity of an assessment tool is the extent to
which it measures what it was designed to measure, without contamination from other
characteristics. For example, a test of reading comprehension should not require
mathematical ability.