Validation in language testing
By: edited by Alister Cumming and Richard Berwick.
Contributors: Cumming, Alister H.; Berwick, Richard.; Language Testing Research Colloquium (14th : 1992 : University of British Columbia)
Series: Modern languages in practice ;; 2
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Clevedon [England]; Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
Subjects: Language and languages -- Examinations -- Validity -- Congresses
Description: "The validation of language tests is widely discussed and expected, but only in recent years have researchers adopted a variety of innovative techniques for developing, assessing and validating specific tests of second or foreign language proficiency and their impact on education and society. Indeed, as the present volume clearly demonstrates, many different techniques for empirical analysis and types of evidence may be used to assess and interpret the validity of diverse aspects of language tests as well as the consequences they may have for language students, educators and society."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Papers originally presented at the 14th annual Language Testing Research Colloquium which was held Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 1992, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.