2. Assessing Learners Without a Magic Bullet : Validity and Utility of Assessment
10.11307/mededjapan.54.4_357
- VernacularTitle:2. 魔法の弾丸がない世界で : 評価の妥当性, 有用性, そして改善へのフィードバック
- Author:
Ikuo SHIMIZU
1
;
Shoichi ITO
2
;
Takuya SAIKI
1
;
Yasushi MATSUYAMA
3
Author Information
1. Department of Medical Education, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine
2. Division of Safety Management, Chiba University Hospital
3. Research Field of Health Professions Education, Graduate school of Medicine, Gifu University
- Keywords:
assessment;
validity;
validation;
utility;
program evaluation
- From:Medical Education
2023;54(4):357-366
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
This paper describes the concepts of assessment theory which are necessary to implement the most desirable assessments, with a particular focus on validity and utility. Validity, classically defined as a trinity of content, criterion-related, and construct, is now encompassed by construct validity. By distinguishing between validity and validation, the process of reinforcing validity through argument-based validation is proposed. Furthermore, we refer to the concept of utility, which takes into account practicality (acceptability and cost) and educational impact, in order to make the assessment practice sustainable. Finally, we will address how learner assessment relates to program evaluation.
