Based on your research, discuss issues related to test bias and fairness. You may use the suggested resources to support your analysis in this section, but you are encouraged to reference additional scholarly sources related to test bias and fairness.
- Analyze how test norms and standardization can become sources of test bias. Explain how bias associated with normative procedures and standardization can impact the validity of results for an individual. Also address additional sources of test bias (such as administration, scoring, interpretation, test content, and differential validity).
- Analyze how these sources of bias can impact the validity of results for an individual.
- Identify and explain the APA principles that address test bias and fairness.
- Outline the steps you can take to minimize violation of APA ethical principles related to test bias and fairness.
Part Three: Technology and Psychological Testing (2–3 pages)
Based on your readings, discuss the role of technology in psychological assignment.
- Describe the role of technology in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests.
- Evaluate the strengths and limitations of technologies used in psychological testing.
- Surface potential ethical issues in the use of technology in psychological testing.
- Explain the APA principles related to the use of technology in psychological testing.
- Outline the steps you can take to minimize violations of APA ethical principles related to technology in psychological testing.
General Requirements
- Do not copy or use quotes from your sources unless there is no other way of stating an idea. All writing must be your own; paraphrase your sources.
- Your statements must be explained so readers know exactly what you mean; assume your readers have not studied the same things as you; your job is to help us understand what you are saying so we do not have to ask for an explanation;
- Assignments should be in current APA Format (especially for citations, references, and headings); as long as you make an attempt and show improvement, you will be OK: Progress, not Perfection.
- Written communication should be free of errors. The paper should be presented in third person, and should not contain universal and subjective statements.
- Submit your work as a Microsoft Word document.
- Double-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman or Arial.
Organizational Requirements
All assignments must include:
- Title page.
- Abstract.
- References.
- Headings (It is best to use wording related to the scoring guide criteria).
- Page numbers.
Literature Requirements
Literature You Should use: current, peer-reviewed, scholarly research articles from the Capella Library databases. This means that your sources (articles) should be:
- The most current information you can find.
- No older than six (6–7) years-old.
