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Discussion on Mellenbergh paper Riekie de Vet. EMGO I nstitu ut, Amsterdam. Advising on the construction of tests. Looking for existing tests Important, because number of tests is still increasing Makes results of studies incomparable
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Discussion on Mellenbergh paper Riekie de Vet EMGO Instituut, Amsterdam
Advising on the construction of tests Looking for existing tests • Important, because number of tests is still increasing • Makes results of studies incomparable • Systematic reviews of tests and its measurement properties in different fields • Adaption of tests: cross cultural validation; other target population
Consultation versus text books • Chronology of choices to be made • Pro’s and Con’s of various choices • Best choices under which conditions
Practical considerations • Restriction of time and money • Minimal points you have to do • Practicalities: who makes the items, background of these persons ………..