Evidence-based assessment
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Evidence-based assessment (EBA) refers to the application of
The concept of Evidence-based assessment (EBA) originated in the field of
History and development
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Limitations
Test Selection and Inadequate Assessment
Despite the availability of numerous guidelines to assist psychologists in conducting Evidence-Based Assessments (EBAs), professionals often fall short in adhering to these guidelines. Projective tests, for instance, are frequently employed in the assessment of child adjustment.[5] It has been observed that there is considerable variability among professionals in following professional guidelines, leading to instances where evaluators fail to assess general parenting abilities adequately.[6]
Issues in Test Interpretation
Professionals and authorities often erroneously recommend interpreting variability between and within scales that might not have been rigorously tested. For example, due to thorough efforts in establishing norms, reliability, and validity measures, certain measures like the
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