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 Alpine Testing Solutions’ psychometric consultation services focus on the unique validation framework for testing programs in certification, education, and licensure. Our staff members understand and have the experience to apply the expectations of the professional community such as the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (AERA, APA, & NCME, 1999) while also considering the policy, legal, security, and business considerations that influence practice. Our psychometric consultation services include:Developing the infrastructure and validation framework for your testing program considering the intersecting psychometric, policy, legal, security, and business considerations. Validation Framework Development Developing the plan for collecting and evaluating validity evidence to respond to your program’s core operational, policy, and innovation needs. Psychometric Audit or Evaluation Systematic review of development, psychometric properties, administration, security and related characteristics of an examination program that evaluate the level of alignment with relevant professional expectations or accreditation standards. Custom Validity Research Consultation on, design of, and implementation of validity studies designed to align with the intended uses and interpretations of scores from your testing program. Examples of these studies include security analysis, mode effects, differential item functioning, evaluating consequences, bridge studies, and predictive evidence. Assessment Literacy Consultation and training on psychometric characteristics of defensibility, concepts, test development and related topics for a range of audiences. Expert Witness Consultation and testimony based on an evaluation of psychometric components of your testing program in the event of challenge. |
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