Tests that have been pretested refer to assessments that have been tried out with a sample group from the intended population before being administered. This helps ensure the test's reliability and validity.
Related terms
Standardization: Refers to the process of developing uniform procedures and instructions for administering a test to ensure consistency in its administration.
Reliability: Refers to the consistency or stability of scores obtained from a test over time or across different administrations.
Validity: Refers to the extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure and accurately predicts real-world outcomes.