Norms, Reference Groups, and Standardization, Oh My!: Conversations with the Test Publisher
Date: June 29, 2023
Time: 01:00PM - 02:00PM
You must be registered to participate!Join us for an insightful webinar on test development, featuring project directors from the research and development department at PAR. This online panel will explore topics such as normative data, reference groups, and their utility in test interpretation.
We encourage attendees to submit questions during registration so we can tailor the presentation to address your specific interests and concerns. This webinar is an excellent opportunity to learn from experts in developing and refining tests. Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding of test development and gain practical knowledge that you can apply in your own work. Register now to secure your spot!
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the concept of norms and how they are used in test development.
- Explain the process of developing a normative sample and the factors that influence norm development.
- Demonstrate the various uses of norms and reference groups in test interpretation and how they can inform decision making in different contexts.
Qualification Level Required: A
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: Psychologists, school psychologists, mental health professionals, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists
Speakers:- Maegan Sady, PhD, ABPP-CN, Project director, msady@parinc.com, PAR, Inc.
- Sierra Iwanicki, PhD, Senior Project Director, siwanicki@parinc.com, PAR, Inc.
- Nikel Rogers-Wood, PhD, LP, HSP, Project Director, nrogers@parinc.com, PAR, Inc.
- Anne-Marie Kimbell, PhD, Project Director, amkimbell@parinc.com, PAR, Inc.
*Participants wishing to receive continuing education (CE) credit must attend the entire webinar and complete the postwebinar evaluation form. Once participants have completed the evaluation, your letter of attendance will be available for immediate download from your account. PAR is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to provide continuing education for psychologists. PAR maintains responsibility for the program and its content. PAR’s NASP APS Provider Number is 1051. PAR is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PAR maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Disclosure: PAR is a publisher of assessments, which may be discussed during the presentation.
