Assessment & Evaluation Methods Flashcards
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A trainer wants to measure whether learners can apply a new skill in realistic work scenarios. Which assessment type is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Performance-based assessment
Performance-based assessments measure the ability to apply skills in authentic or simulated work contexts.
Kirkpatrick's Level 2 evaluation focuses on measuring:
Answer: Learning and knowledge acquisition
Level 2 (Learning) measures the extent to which participants have acquired intended knowledge, skills, or attitudes.
Which statistical measure best describes the middle value in a ranked list of assessment scores?
Answer: Median
The median is the middle value when scores are arranged in order, making it resistant to extreme outliers.
A pre-test administered before training begins primarily serves to:
Answer: Establish a baseline for measuring learning gains
Pre-tests establish baseline knowledge so post-training comparisons can reveal actual learning gains.
When an assessment consistently produces the same results under the same conditions, it demonstrates:
Answer: Reliability
Reliability refers to the consistency and repeatability of an assessment instrument.
Formative assessment differs from summative assessment in that formative assessment is used to:
Answer: Provide ongoing feedback to improve learning during training
Formative assessment provides continuous feedback during the learning process to guide and improve instruction.
An SME reviews a training assessment to confirm it tests what the training was intended to teach. This process checks for:
Answer: Content validity
Content validity ensures the assessment adequately covers the knowledge and skills addressed in the training.