used to examine differences between subjects in an experiment to statistically adjust for the differences. Several pretests should be used before starting an experiment, one of the pretests should be the same or parallel to the posttest, and the pretests should be related to the dependent variable (Shavelson, 1996).
A relatively small number of practice interviews used to test and refine the survey materials and/ or the field procedures before the conduct of the main survey.
a test or measurement taken before a service or intervention takes place; it is compared with the results of a posttest to show evidence of the effects or changes as a result of the service or intervention being evaluated.
A test given to a small group of people to see how well the test works before giving it to more people.
a test given (or measurement taken) before an experimental treatment begins
A test given before instruction to determine current level of performance in a specific area.
A test or measurement taken before services or activities begin. It is compared with the results of a posttest to show evidence of the effects of the services or activities being evaluated. A pretest can be used to obtain baseline data.
A test used to determine whether a student has the necessary qualifications to begin a course of study. Also used to determine the level of knowledge a student has in relation to the material that will be presented in the course.
A test to determine performance prior to the program or activity to establish a baseline or to assess the feasibility and value of the proposed evaluation methods EHR/NSF Evaluation Handbook, Chapter Seven: GlossarySource web site