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If you’re working on an assignment that asks you to select a screening tool and determine its reliability and validity for a population or condition, the CORE Library has created a research guide to help you confidently evaluate screening and assessment tools. Designed for students who are new to evaluating research and statistical language, this resource breaks down key psychometric terms and explains how to recognize these concepts in research articles—even if you're new to reading validation studies. The guide also includes tips for finding validation studies in the library and a writing template to help you summarize your findings clearly and professionally. Bookmark this resource—it’s designed to support you in any course where you're selecting or writing about tools used in clinical and behavioral health settings.
Guide: How to Evaluate Screening Tools: A Guide to Reliability, Validity, and Writing About Evidence