HELP PLEASE Test Instrument Chosen is on the Addiction Severity Index edition 5. The evaluation paper must be typed, double-spaced (approximately 4-8 pages excluding title page and references). You must utilize and adhere to APA format. You are REQUIRED to use at a minimum, the technical manual, and other professional references or websites (not counting your assigned readings) for your research. Prioritize your searches to current/recent tests (e.g., preferably within the past 10-15 years but some may be older with revisions). Do not rely only on web-based sites as you are expected to review the professional literature about your topic (e.g., professional journals and texts). Each paper is expected to be logically organized, grammatically correct, proofread, and neat. Papers turned in late will not be accepted. Content of Test Critique: The Test Review/Critique contains six sections, including references. Information to be presented in each section is presented below. I. GENERAL INFORMATION Title of the test (including edition and form, if applicable) Author(s) Publisher and date(s) of publication, Costs II. TEST DESCRIPTION, Purpose Test Content -construct(s), domain(s) or variable(s) the test measures -unidimensionality or multidimensionality of construct -theoretical and/or empirical foundations of the test Purpose of Test -purpose and potential uses of test -for whom the test is designed Test Structure -length of test/type and number of items -subscales (if applicable) -item format Test Administration -administration procedures -ease of administration -clear directions -necessary administrator qualifications and/or training Test Scoring -type of scoring or scaling, correlations -scoring procedures (including availability of scoring keys and scoring services, if any) -subscale, factor or dimension scores (if applicable) III. TECHNICAL EVALUATION Norms -standardization sample, (size, age, gender, occupation, etc.) -percentiles, standard scores Reliability -evidence of reliability (e.g., test-retest, parallel-form, split-half, Kuder-Richardson, Internal consistency) -adequacy of reliability evidence to support potential uses of the test Validity -evidence of validity (e.g., content, criterion, construct-related, predictive) -adequacy of validity evidence to support potential uses of the test IV: REVIEWER COMMENTS - SUMMARY EVALUATION AND CRITIQUE Strengths and weaknesses of the test Your thoughts A critique of the use of the test in an applied setting V: DISABILITY and/or MULTICULTURAL APPLICATION An analysis of the disability or multicultural application of the test (addressing research on disability groups or multicultural comparisons, or limitations of generalizability based on lack of disability or multicultural data) VI: References e.g., Buros Mental Measurements Yearbook, Technical manuals, Other

HELP PLEASE Test Instrument Chosen is on the Addiction Severity Index edition 5. The evaluation paper must be typed, double-spaced (approximately 4-8 pages excluding title page and references). You must utilize and adhere to APA format. You are REQUIRED to use at a minimum, the technical manual, and other professional references or websites (not counting your assigned readings) for your research. Prioritize your searches to current/recent tests (e.g., preferably within the past 10-15 years but some may be older with revisions). Do not rely only on web-based sites as you are expected to review the professional literature about your topic (e.g., professional journals and texts). Each paper is expected to be logically organized, grammatically correct, proofread, and neat. Papers turned in late will not be accepted. Content of Test Critique: The Test Review/Critique contains six sections, including references. Information to be presented in each section is presented below. I. GENERAL INFORMATION Title of the test (including edition and form, if applicable) Author(s) Publisher and date(s) of publication, Costs II. TEST DESCRIPTION, Purpose Test Content -construct(s), domain(s) or variable(s) the test measures -unidimensionality or multidimensionality of construct -theoretical and/or empirical foundations of the test Purpose of Test -purpose and potential uses of test -for whom the test is designed Test Structure -length of test/type and number of items -subscales (if applicable) -item format Test Administration -administration procedures -ease of administration -clear directions -necessary administrator qualifications and/or training Test Scoring -type of scoring or scaling, correlations -scoring procedures (including availability of scoring keys and scoring services, if any) -subscale, factor or dimension scores (if applicable) III. TECHNICAL EVALUATION Norms -standardization sample, (size, age, gender, occupation, etc.) -percentiles, standard scores Reliability -evidence of reliability (e.g., test-retest, parallel-form, split-half, Kuder-Richardson, Internal consistency) -adequacy of reliability evidence to support potential uses of the test Validity -evidence of validity (e.g., content, criterion, construct-related, predictive) -adequacy of validity evidence to support potential uses of the test IV: REVIEWER COMMENTS - SUMMARY EVALUATION AND CRITIQUE Strengths and weaknesses of the test Your thoughts A critique of the use of the test in an applied setting V: DISABILITY and/or MULTICULTURAL APPLICATION An analysis of the disability or multicultural application of the test (addressing research on disability groups or multicultural comparisons, or limitations of generalizability based on lack of disability or multicultural data) VI: References e.g., Buros Mental Measurements Yearbook, Technical manuals, Other

User_4795 added on 04/28/14 at 05:09 AM (PST):

I am sorry. The paper need to be over the testing instrument called The addiction severity index. The questions that he gave need to be answered. This is a class about assessments in counseling, ways to gather information to formulate hypotheses about a client that you are counseling.

Each student will prepare an evaluation paper which reviews an assessment instrument of her/his choice relevant to areas discussed in the text as Intelligence and General Ability, Achievement, Aptitude, Career, Personality, and Marriage and Family Counseling.
Please submit your topic to me for approval by January 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Failure to do so will result in an automatic 5 point deduction from your final evaluation paper grade.
The purpose of this learning activity is to increase your knowledge of the assessment measures used in the field of Rehabilitation Counseling. You are strongly urged to select a topic that is new to you in order to expand your knowledge base.
The evaluation paper must be typed, double-spaced (approximately 4-8 pages excluding title page and references). You must utilize and adhere to APA format. You are REQUIRED to use at a minimum, the technical manual, and other professional references or websites (not counting your assigned readings) for your research. Prioritize your searches to current/recent tests (e.g., preferably within the past 10-15 years but some may be older with revisions). Do not rely only on web-based sites as you are expected to review the professional literature about your topic (e.g., professional journals and texts). Each paper is expected to be logically organized, grammatically correct, proofread, and neat. Papers turned in late will not be accepted.

You may logon to the Buros Center for Testing, http://buros.org/ under Test Reviews and Information Test Reviews Online, and conduct a search by general area or test. You will get a free brief summary of the test and its publisher. However, the complete test reviews cost $15.00 online per request or you may be able to find a vocational evaluator or psychologist in your area and review the technical manual for a specific test. Some of these reviews are only available from the publishers who have not submitted their documentation to the Buros Mental Measurements Yearbook and therefore test review information is not available on Buros. Test reviews are also found in the Buros Mental Measurements Yearbook.


Suggested Outline for Evaluation Review of a Test Instrument (You may not find all this information in the technical manual. You may indicate N/A if it was not indicated in the technical manual).

Content of Test Critique: The Test Review/Critique contains six sections, including references. Information to be presented in each section is presented below.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Title of the test (including edition and form, if applicable)
Author(s)
Publisher and date(s) of publication, Costs
II. TEST DESCRIPTION, Purpose
Test Content
-construct(s), domain(s) or variable(s) the test measures
-unidimensionality or multidimensionality of construct
-theoretical and/or empirical foundations of the test
Purpose of Test
-purpose and potential uses of test
-for whom the test is designed
Test Structure
-length of test/type and number of items
-subscales (if applicable)
-item format
Test Administration
-administration procedures
-ease of administration
-clear directions
-necessary administrator qualifications and/or training
Test Scoring
-type of scoring or scaling, correlations
-scoring procedures (including availability of scoring keys and scoring services, if any)
-subscale, factor or dimension scores (if applicable)
III. TECHNICAL EVALUATION
Norms
-standardization sample, (size, age, gender, occupation, etc.)
-percentiles, standard scores
Reliability
-evidence of reliability (e.g., test-retest, parallel-form, split-half, Kuder-Richardson, Internal consistency)
-adequacy of reliability evidence to support potential uses of the test
Validity
-evidence of validity (e.g., content, criterion, construct-related, predictive)
-adequacy of validity evidence to support potential uses of the test
IV: REVIEWER COMMENTS - SUMMARY EVALUATION AND CRITIQUE
Strengths and weaknesses of the test
Your thoughts
A critique of the use of the test in an applied setting
V: DISABILITY and/or MULTICULTURAL APPLICATION
An analysis of the disability or multicultural application of the test (addressing research on disability groups or multicultural comparisons, or limitations of generalizability based on lack of disability or multicultural data)

User_4795 added on 04/28/14 at 05:19 AM (PST):

Here are a few websites
Download ASI Instruments & Manuals - Treatment Research ...
www.tresearch.org/index.php/tools/download-asi-instruments-manuals/
Below please find links to paper-and-pencil copies of different versions of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI), Treatment Services Review (TSR) and other tools, ...
[PDF]
Addiction Severity Index (ASI) - Publications
pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/...
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
For printed copies, please contact the source listed on each fact sheet. Addiction Severity Index (ASI). Addiction Severity Index (ASI). BRIEF DESCRIPTION.
[PDF]
Addiction Severity Index Fifth Edition
www.health.wyo.gov/Media.aspx?mediaId=2156
detailed description of severity ratings' derivation procedures and conventions, see manual. Note: These severity ratings are optional. Addiction Severity Index.