Vocational Assessment & Testing Instruments Flashcards

Predictive validity is best demonstrated when:

Answer: Test scores correlate with a future criterion such as job performance

Predictive validity is established by showing a statistical relationship between test scores and a future outcome criterion.

The Crawford Small Parts Dexterity Test (CSPDT) primarily measures:

Answer: Fine motor coordination using tweezers and screwdrivers

The CSPDT assesses fine motor dexterity through tasks requiring manipulation of small pins and screws using tools.

In vocational evaluation, a 'functional capacity evaluation' (FCE) is used primarily to:

Answer: Determine a client's physical abilities and limitations relative to work demands

An FCE objectively measures a client's physical capabilities—such as lifting, standing, and carrying—to match them with job physical demands.

When a test's scores are skewed toward high performance with little differentiation at the top, this is called:

Answer: Ceiling effect

A ceiling effect occurs when many test takers score at or near the maximum, making it impossible to distinguish among higher-ability individuals.

The Minnesota Rate of Manipulation Test (MRMT) is best used to evaluate:

Answer: Gross hand and arm movement speed and dexterity

The MRMT measures gross manual dexterity through tasks like placing and turning large discs on a board.

Which category of assessment focuses on determining whether a client has mastered specific skills required for a particular job?

Answer: Criterion-referenced assessment

Criterion-referenced assessments measure performance against a defined standard or job requirement rather than against a comparison group.