On the Shortcomings of Shortened Tests: A Literature Review

Autor/inn/en	Kruyen, Peter M.; Emons, Wilco H. M.; Sijtsma, Klaas
Titel	On the Shortcomings of Shortened Tests: A Literature Review
Quelle	In: International Journal of Testing, 13 (2013) 3, S.223-248 (26 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1530-5058
DOI	10.1080/15305058.2012.703734
Schlagwörter	Test Length; Psychological Testing; Test Use; Test Validity; Test Reliability; Construct Validity; Predictive Validity; Periodicals; Literature Reviews + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Psychological test; psychological tests; Psychological examination; Psychologischer Test; Testanwendung; Testvalidität; Testreliabilität; Periodical; Journal; Zeitschrift; Fachzeitschrift; Periodikum
Abstract	To efficiently assess multiple psychological constructs and to minimize the burden on respondents, psychologists increasingly use shortened versions of existing tests. However, compared to the longer test, a shorter test version may have a substantial impact on the reliability and the validity of the test scores in psychological research and individual decision making. In this study, we reviewed the psychological literature for recent trends in the use of short tests and examined in depth how and to what extent test constructors and test users addressed the impact on reliability and validity, other potential consequences of using short tests. The sample consisted of shortened tests found in six peer-reviewed psychological journals in the period 2005-2010. Based on our review, we provided recommendations for psychologists considering test shortening. (Contains 6 tables and 3 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10