Abstract
• The process for developing and scoring a certification exam is complicated and uses a scientific and mathematical psychometric process to achieve defendable outcomes.
• However, how much of the process is well understood by either the general public, employers or even safety and health professionals?
• The information presented is intended to help the safety and health professional understand why and how a properly developed and administered certification exam shows the mark of excellence in the field of safety and health.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Professional safety |
| Volume | 62 |
| State | Published - Jul 1 2017 |
Keywords
- industrial safety management
- certification
- industrial hygienists
- test scoring
Disciplines
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research