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The Construct Validity of HPAT-Ireland for the Selection of Medical Students: Unresolved Issues and Future Research Implications

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Kelly, Maureen E.; O'Flynn, Siun – Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2017

Aptitude tests are widely used in selection. However, despite certain advantages their use remains controversial. This paper aims to critically appraise five sources of evidence for the construct validity of the Health Professions Admission Test (HPAT)-Ireland, an aptitude test used for selecting undergraduate medical students. The objectives are…

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations, Undergraduate Students