title: Twelve tips for assessment psychometrics.
abstract: It is incumbent on medical schools to show, both to regulatory bodies and to the public at large, that their graduating students are "fit for purpose" as tomorrow's doctors. Since students graduate by virtue of passing assessments, it is vital that schools quality assure their assessment procedures, standards, and outcomes. An important part of this quality assurance process is the appropriate use of psychometric analyses. This begins with development of an empowering, evidence-based culture in which assessment validity can be demonstrated. Preparation prior to an assessment requires the establishment of appropriate rules, test blueprinting and standard setting. When an assessment has been completed, the reporting of test results should consider reliability, assessor, demographic, and long-term analyses across multiple levels, in an integrated way to ensure the information conveyed to all stakeholders is meaningful.
authors.affiliation: a Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry , UK.
authors.forename: Lee
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Coombes
authors.affiliation: a Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry , UK.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.affiliation: a Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry , UK.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Zahra
authors.affiliation: a Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry , UK.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Burr
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D011786:Quality Control; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors