Topic

WISC-V Interpretation

Instructions

Please write a 3-4 page paper that analyzes an instrument (e.g., WISC-V, WIAT-III, Rorschach, TAT) according to cultural and ethical considerations.
In your paper, be sure to do the following:

Content requirements:

Define the construct the assessment measures.
Describe the purposes for which the assessment can be used.
Discuss the standardization process for the assessment (e.g., standardization sample and norms).
Define validity and the meaning of test scores.
Define reliability and measurement error.
Explain how culture impacts the reliability and validity of the measure. Give specific examples to illustrate your points.
Describe the ethical principles and/or ethical standards that one should consider when using this measure with individuals of varying cultures.
Use at least three outside, scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook.

Answer preview

This is for a single primary index. The total number of subtests for WISC-V is 21, and it gives 15 composite scores. The test format of WISC-V takes various factors into consideration, and in some instances, overlaps have been known to occur. For instance, subjects aged 16 years can either complete WAIS-IV or WISC-V (Beal, 2016). The different tests can yield different ceiling effects and floor effects. This gives a more comprehensive understanding of the shortcomings and abilities of specific children.

Word count: 875

Slide count: 10