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Marilyn A Looney¹

¹Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Northern Illinois University, 1425 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115-2828, USA. MLooney@niu.edu

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This article explains linked test scores in kinesiology, covering equated, concordant, and predicted scores. It details the evidence needed to determine if different field tests measuring the same construct can be interchangeably used.

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Area of Science:

Kinesiology
Psychometrics
Educational Measurement

Background:

Equating and linking of test scores are increasingly used in kinesiology research.
Understanding different types of linked scores is crucial for accurate interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of equated, concordant, and predicted linked test scores.
To address the evidence required for interchangeable use of scores from different field tests measuring the same construct.
To guide researchers in determining the appropriateness and utility of equipercentile equated or concordant scores.

Main Methods:

Literature review and conceptual analysis of test score equating and linking methodologies.
Discussion of evidence standards for score comparability.
Organization of information based on construct measurement, linking process, evaluation, and population stability.

Main Results:

Identifies and defines three types of linked test scores: equated, concordant, and predicted.
Outlines the necessary evidence for validating the interchangeability of scores from different tests.
Provides a framework for evaluating the appropriateness of score linking.

Conclusions:

Researchers need to carefully consider the type of evidence required before equating or linking test scores.
The decision to create equipercentile equated or concordant scores should be based on rigorous evaluation of measurement equivalence and linking function stability.