Modern psychological testing relies heavily on norming. Even domain-referenced tests provide statistical norms to explain performance and categorize test subjects. However, there are limitations to norms that must be understood by those administrating psychological tests and interpreting scores. This assignment will ask you to reconcile those limitations with interpretation of those scores.Include two scholarly resources other than those in the assigned readings with appropriate references and in-text citations Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Directions:
Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words that addresses the limitations of norms and norming. Include the following in your paper: An overview of the types and uses of norms commonly found in psychological testing A description of the limitations of these norms with regard to the interpretation of scores on psychological tests.A statement reconciling the limitations of norms with their appropriate uses in interpreting psychological test results.A thorough overview of the types of norms is presented. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.A thorough and insightful statement reconciling the limitations with appropriate uses is presented. Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. The synthesis and argument in the paper are of publication caliber.Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. The development indicated by the thesis and/or main claim is acceptable for publication.
