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Direct linkBuchmann, Claudia; Condron, Dennis J.; Roscigno, Vincent J. – Social Forces, 2010
The authors welcome and appreciate the comments of Eric Grodsky and Sigal Alon on their article "Shadow Education, American Style: Test Preparation, the SAT and College Enrollment." In their comments, Grodsky takes issue with several important theoretical and methodological aspects of their article and Alon highlights key processes…
Descriptors: Race, Educational Mobility, Test Preparation, College Entrance Examinations
Peer reviewedEllett, Frederick S., Jr. – Educational Theory, 1985
The standard conception of test validity which makes philosophical assumptions about the nature of scientific inquiry is discussed. The general kinds of questions and issues which psychologists and educators should address in order to develop a complete theory of test validity that is philosophically sound are outlined. (MT)
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Educational Theories, Test Theory, Test Validity
