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dc.contributor.authorVan der Walt, Johann L.
dc.date.accessioned2014-07-02T13:31:48Z
dc.date.available2014-07-02T13:31:48Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.identifier.citationVan 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.issn9258-252X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10394/10793
dc.description.abstractIn 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.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jlt.v46i2.9
dc.description.urihttp://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/langt/langt_v46_n2_a10.pdf
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSAALT/SAVTOen_US
dc.subjectValidityen_US
dc.subjectvalidationen_US
dc.subjectargument-based approachen_US
dc.subjecttest interpretationen_US
dc.subjecttest usefulnessen_US
dc.subjecttest inferencesen_US
dc.titleThe meaning and uses of language test scores: an argument-based approach to validationen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
dc.contributor.researchID10178309 - Van der Walt, Johannes Lodewyk


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