In: Psychology
In regards to psychological testing, when should you omit raw test data in a report? Please explain.
Many psychologiats believe that they have ethical responsibility to omit raw test data if they are asked for it. Even though it has been legalized with the 2002 APA Ethics code, it has still been omitted and prevented from releasing. Test feedback must be given on numbers and can be given as interpretations but providing the raw data as such isn't encouraged within the public. Under the copyright act of 1976 , explain to the test takers completely regarding their scores and also the parameters of the test and how well they have done it along with the inference if necessary. If they still ask for the raw data explain to them regarding the ethical implications under this act so as to help them understand the reasons behind omitting it. In the case of forensic matters, there must be supervision while inspection of the test data is done. There must also be a protective order against disclosure of this data while this is done if the test matters are subpoenaed. If there are huge threats to this the legal department of the publisher can be approached.