Does the test have a high level of reliability and validity?
Tests with high levels of reliability and validity can be considered more likely to produce accurate results. Reliability refers to whether the test measurement is consistent. Validity refers to whether the test is measuring what it is supposed to measure. Some tests and assessments have not been rated for validity and reliability. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they are not of value. They may be very helpful. However, it is up to you to reflect upon if the test/assessment is meaningful to your situation. • Who will be administering and interpreting the tests/assessments? For formal diagnostic testing and assessment a licensed, credentialed professional should be administering or overseeing the tests and assessments and interpreting the results. If graduate students or other professionals are administering and interpreting testing and assessment their expertise may be limited but the cost should be less. • What are the test administrator’s/interpreter’s qualifications? Some tests r
