Test Development: Fundamentals of Measurement and Evaluation

Many critical decisions in education and hiring rely on assessments, yet poorly designed tests can lead to inaccurate results and unfair outcomes. This course provides the foundational knowledge needed to shift from simply writing questions to scientifically designing effective measurement tools. By completing this course, you will understand the core principles of psychometrics and evaluation, enabling you to construct valid, reliable, and defensible assessments for screening, diagnosing, and evaluating knowledge, skills, or performance. What you'll learn: * Understand foundational psychometric concepts: reliability, validity, and measurement scales. * Apply best practices for writing clear, unbiased, and effective test items across various formats. * Master methods for scoring, standardizing, and interpreting raw assessment results. * Analyze assessment data to calculate basic statistics and determine key test quality metrics. * Learn strategies for identifying and mitigating bias to ensure assessment fairness and accessibility. The course begins by defining key terminology and measurement theory before moving into practical item construction techniques. We then cover methods for administering, scoring, and analyzing the quality of the developed assessment. This course is designed for absolute beginners—anyone involved in creating tests, quizzes, surveys, or selection tools for educational settings or professional environments. No prior experience in statistics or psychometrics is required. Start designing better assessments today.