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  • Ep4: Exploring Item Types

    April 18, 2024 · 38 min

    Top Episode Takeaways: 📝 Multiple choice questions are the most common item type, but they can be done well or poorly. A good multiple choice question takes effort to create but can measure a wide range of knowledge and skills. 🎥…

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  • Ep2 - JTAs (Job Tasks Analysis), Unravelling the Essentials of Effective Test Development

    January 30, 2024 · 33 min

    Top Episode Takeaways: 🧠 Importance of Job Task Analysis (JTA) in Psychometrics: The podcast emphasizes the critical role of JTA in creating and updating certification exams. JTA helps ensure that exam questions are relevant and…

  • Ep1 - Psychometrics for the Non-Psychos: A Friendly Introductory Journey

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About the show

This podcast makes the complex world of psychometrics easy to understand. Tim Burnett and Dr. Amanda Dainis mix their deep knowledge with a bit of fun, aiming to make the topic enjoyable for everyone. They explore how tests are made and their real-life uses, inviting listeners to join the conversation. Whether you're new to psychometrics or already know a lot, this podcast has something for you. A Podcasting Member of the Test Community.Network