What makes a test trustworthy?

This episode dives into validity and reliability—two essential concepts for anyone preparing for the NCE exam or learning how to ethically use assessments in counseling.

We explore how these ideas show up on the NCE, how to apply them in real-life practice, and how understanding them can help you avoid common pitfalls—like missing a passing score by one point.

🧠 This episode falls under the Assessment and Diagnostic Services work behavior domain and the CACREP Appraisal core content area.

💡 Inspired by a conversation in our Saturday study group—where Amy shared how a better understanding of validity might have tipped her score—we break it down in plain, practical language.

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