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With examples of validation studies, this book introduces a framework to help researchers design studies that investigate the validity of language test interpretation and use. Use of the framework helps researchers in language testing to communicate about technical issues with each other and with researchers in educational measurement.
List of contents
1. Introduction to Validity Argument in Language Testing and Assessment Carol A. Chapelle, Erik Voss; 2. Understanding Argument-based Validity in Language Testing Carol A. Chapelle, Hye-won Lee; 3. A Systematic Review of Argument-based Validation Studies in the Field of Language Testing (2000-2018) Ahmet Dursun, Zhi Li; 4. Domain Definition Inference for a Virtual Interactive Aviation English Test (VIAET) for Military Air Traffic Controllers Moonyoung Park; 5. Support for the Evaluation Inference: Investigating Conditions for Rating Responses on a Test of Academic Oral Language Hyejin Yang; 6. Generalization Inference for a Computer-mediated Graphic-prompt Writing Test for ESL Placement YunDeok Choi; 7. The Telephone Standard Speaking Test: an Outside Evaluator's Investigation of a Rebuttal to the Generalization Inference Rie Koizumi; 8. The Explanation Inference for a Test of Academic English Collocational Ability Erik Voss; 9. Extrapolation of the Meaning of Grades on Writing Tasks in an ESL Writing Class to Success on Tasks in University Courses Jooyoung Lee; 10. Justifying the Interpretation and Use of an ESL Writing Final Examination Heesung Jun; 11. An Argument for Use of a Test of Productive Grammatical Ability for Placement into Writing Classes Yoo-Ree Chung; 12. Investigating the Consequences of an ESL Placement Test Zhi Li; 13. Validation Research and its Limits Carol A. Chapelle, Erik Voss.
Summary
With examples of validation studies, this book introduces a framework to help researchers design studies that investigate the validity of language test interpretation and use. Use of the framework helps researchers in language testing to communicate about technical issues with each other and with researchers in educational measurement.
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'This volume provides important insights into the utility of an argument-based approach to validity. Case studies representing a range of tests, contexts and validation methods provide fertile ground to explore the benefits, and limits, of an argument-based approach. This collection will appeal to anyone keen to learn about the application of validity theory in concrete language testing situations.' Luke Harding, Professor in English Language and Linguistics, Lancaster University
