dc.contributor.author | Van der Walt, Johann L. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-07-02T13:31:48Z | |
dc.date.available | 2014-07-02T13:31:48Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2012 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Van der Walt, J.L. 2012. The meaning and uses of language test scores: an argument-based approach to validation. Journal for Language Teaching = Tydskrif vir Taalonderrig, 46(2):141-155. [http://reference.sabinet.co.za/sa_epublication/langt] | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 9258-252X | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10394/10793 | |
dc.description.abstract | In this article, I discuss how the quality of language tests can be determined by means of a validation process. In the past, the quality of language tests was often determined by examining their reliability, content validity and reflection of real-world tasks. There have also been attempts to define the language ability construct, but this has proved to be a divisive issue. Attempts at validation were often unsystematic and ad hoc, reflecting a "toolkit" approach. Recent work in validation suggests an argument-based approach, which focuses on both the interpretation and uses of test scores. One of the main proponents of this approach is Michael T. Kane. I outline and assess his approach to validation and discuss and evaluate the most common inferences in language testing, such as sampling, scoring, generalization, extrapolation, explanation and utilization/decision-making. This approach allows for a systematic approach to the evaluation of tests, but requires further refinement in language testing and assessment. | en_US |
dc.description.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jlt.v46i2.9 | |
dc.description.uri | http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/langt/langt_v46_n2_a10.pdf | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | SAALT/SAVTO | en_US |
dc.subject | Validity | en_US |
dc.subject | validation | en_US |
dc.subject | argument-based approach | en_US |
dc.subject | test interpretation | en_US |
dc.subject | test usefulness | en_US |
dc.subject | test inferences | en_US |
dc.title | The meaning and uses of language test scores: an argument-based approach to validation | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.contributor.researchID | 10178309 - Van der Walt, Johannes Lodewyk | |