Validation in Language Testing (Modern Languages in Practice)
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Validation in Language Testing (Modern Languages in Practice)
Twelve empirical studies take innovative approaches to validate specific language tests and their impact in different parts of the world.An introductory chapter reviews theories of test validation, distinguishing between techniques for validation presented in following chapters.
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