Language test construction is discussed as a possible variety of general psychological test construction. Validation studies of three British English language proficiency tests are described. The process of concurrent and predictive validation for these three tests (EPTB, ELBA, ELTS) is dis cussed and the conclusion drawn that while these procedures are neces sary they do no more than determine the accuracy of the preliminary construct and content validity consideration.
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