Question

When producing the social skills rating system, were the items analyzed statistically for possible bias? What methods were used? How were the items selected for inclusion in the final version of the test?

Answer 1

In the modern world, it has been observed that the social skills rating system is used for examining the social behavior of students which might affect the relationship of student and teachers and academic performance. No items are not analyzed statistically for possible bias because in statistical bias the expected values of the result are different from that of the quantitative actual value. It has been observed that in SSRS there are mainly five subscales namely assertion, empathy along with self-control and responsibility.  The items were selected for inclusion in the final version of the test with the help of score interpretation tools and other business intelligence tools. It has been observed that social skills improvement system rating scales help to take the assessment of students ad help to regulate and evaluate the social skills. In addition, it has resolved the problems, as well as complexities faced by the students in their academics, are minimized through this method.