process-oriented approach in testing science?
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A process-oriented approach in testing or evaluation methodology is part of the debate in education about the real value of demanding standardized test scores from our schools.  Here is one of the introductory sites:\nhttp://www.aurbach.com/alt_assess.html\nbut there are many, many more.  Essentially, if we evaluate on a what is called a "portfolio" or a process basis, then we are looking at teaching and evaluating problem-solving skills (whether in math or history) and not just evaluating memorizing the "correct" answer.  This issue is important because the "No Child Left Behind" policy bases its evaluations of schools on standardized test performances.  The problem with testing is that it demands that all students try to learn in the same way, with little room for those individuals who may learn in a different mode.  For example, there are some students who are what is called a "visual learner."  They may not be able to fully understand a process (like division) when asked to read about it (sometimes they may have a reading problem like dyslexia.) But when they deal with division as a process that can be visualized (an actual problem rather than a math problem in a book) they can easily grasp and deal with the concept.  Here is a site that talks about different type of learners:\nhttp://www.fairtest.org/arn/arn.htm\nI am going on too long here, but as a teacher this issue is close to my heart.  A process -oriented approach lets a teacher teach and evaluate students on real (as opposed to testing) skills, and offers a means for different types of learners to work together in a classroom.  By the way, as a final note, although a process-oriented approach DOES evaluate on the basis of problem-solving, if the problem is a math question or any other product of linear logic (where there is only one correct result,) then achieving the correct answer is part of the process.
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A question to ask would be what sort of tests are you looking to conduct? Unit testing, black/white box testing, etc.\n\nIf you're the author the application then you'll want a unit testing suite such as junit for Java.\n\nIf you're testing the application itself (if I remember correctly, this is called 'functional testing') then try finding an automated testing tool, for example IBM Rational Robot. Unfortunately Rational Robot costs a fortune, so try looking for an open source solution for this.
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Since sw development is generally more art than science, I expect testing would be as well. Why the distinction?\n\nThe science of SW testing has to do with objective measurements such as functional cases completed, number of issues raised, percentage of application functions excercised.\n\nThe art part of SW testing involves finding critical dependencies, race conditions, and exception conditions. Since anyone can test the Cow Path of normal program functions, the art of SW testing is a more advanced skill.\n\nLastly, don't listen to developers who won't test -- they're idiots. Our best developers are our best testers since they know where the stress points are and find high severity issues more quickly reliably. The SW industry needs to figure out testing is more advanced than developing -- manufacturing learned that a long time ago.
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Curiosity and test the other knowledge
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Define the question \nGather information and resources \nForm hypothesis \nPerform experiment and collect data \nAnalyze data \nInterpret data and draw conclusions that serve as a starting point for new hypotheses \nPublish results
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cognitive processes\n\nwhich may be analytical/holistic and ecological, qualitative/quantitative, deductive/inductive, complex/theoretical, value-free/value-laden. \n\nDepending on that the teaching may lead to ability just to repeat skills or to develop skills for information processing and conscious use of knowledge.
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I'm guessing there would be a lot of information on how to test and interperet testing results both standardized and norm-referenced.  You probably need to know about developmental charts and how developmental readiness relates to educational progress.\n\nGood luck!
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the scientific method is an approach to investigation of phenomenon. it has as it's basis the concept of observation of a system, hypothesis of the function of that system, testing the hypothesis to determine validity, all with an eye to discovering the fundamental truth of a given phenomenon.
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We need to know the topic first.\nUse an If... Then... statement\n\n\nLike IF I test whatever THEN this will happen.
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Start with this page.  There are many thousands of tests that can be done.\n\nhttp://www.anachem.umu.se/jumpstation.htm
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Analysis\nDesign\nCode\nImplementation\nTests
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Scientific method refers to a body of techniques for the investigation of phenomena and the acquisition of new knowledge of the natural world, as well as the correction and integration of previous knowledge, based on observable, empirical, measurable evidence, and subject to laws of reasoning.
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I was searching for something like a couple of days back on G! and the best result I could get was\n\nhttp://www.sqatester.com/documentation/testcasesmpl.htm
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Codominance.\n\nIs this what you're looking for?  The questions kinda . . . nonspecific.
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i have used a lot of processes in my current job.  I have used successful processes to create safety programs and human resource programs.  I am trying to learn as much as I can about each process but a lot of the learning just comes from experience.  For instance you learn that a process does not have to be done exactly the same as long as the end results are successful and the process still covers all the bases.
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RIGHT: Problem (question), Hypothesis, materials needed\nMIDDLE: Steps taken to try to find the solution to the problem (pictures help here too)\nLEFT: Data, record results and conclusion (was your hypothesis correct)\nThis is a pretty simple set up of it (I am thinking of elementary school level)
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1. Define the question \n2. Gather information and resources \n3. Form hypothesis \n4. Perform experiment and collect data \n5. Analyze data \n6. Interpret data and draw conclusions that serve as a starting point for new hypotheses \n7. Publish results \n\nSee my source for more details.