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Language Testing and Validation

An Evidence-Based Approach

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  • © 2005

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Authors:
  1. Cyril J. Weir

    1. Centre for Research in Testing, Evaluation and Curriculum (CRTEC), Roehampton University, UK

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Part of the book series: Research and Practice in Applied Linguistics (RPAL)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 1-2

  3. Testing as Validity

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 3-3
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    2. Language Testing Past and Present

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 5-10

    3. The Nature of Test Validity

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 11-16

    4. Before the Test Event: A Priori Validity Evidence

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 17-21

    5. After the Test Event: A Posteriori Validity Evidence

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 22-40

  4. New Frameworks for Developing and Validating Tests of Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 41-49
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    2. Test Takers

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 51-55

    3. Context Validity in Action

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 56-84

    4. Theory-based Validity in Action

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 85-118

    5. Response Formats

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 119-176

    6. Scoring Validity in Action

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 177-206

    7. External Validities in Action

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 207-215

  5. Generating Validity Evidence

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 217-220
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    2. Research Methodologies for Exploring the Validity of a Test

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 221-270

  6. Further Resources in Language Testing

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 271-271
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    2. Key Sources

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 273-281

  7. Postscript

    1. Postscript

      • Cyril J. Weir
      Pages 283-284

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 285-301
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About this book

Tests for the measurement of language abilities must be constructed according to a coherent validity framework based on the latest developments in theory and practice. This innovative book, by a world authority on language testing, deals with all key aspects of language test design and implementation. It provides a road map to effective testing based on the latest approaches to test validation. A book for all MA students in Applied Linguistics or TESOL, and for professional language teachers

Authors and Affiliations

  • Centre for Research in Testing, Evaluation and Curriculum (CRTEC), Roehampton University, UK

    Cyril J. Weir

About the author

CYRIL WEIR is Powdrill Professor of English Language Acquisition and Director of the Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment at the University of Luton, UK. He has taught and provided consultancy in language testing, evaluation and curriculum renewal in over fifty countries worldwide. He has published widely in the fields of testing and evaluation. His books include Communicative Language Testing and Understanding and Developing Language Tests. Also as Co-Author, Reading in a Second Language and Evaluation in ELT. He is on the editorial board of Language Assessment Quarterly.

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