Test Comparison Checklist. If you are selecting an anger, aggression or violence test the following comparison checklist should prove helpful. This checklist itemizes important assessment instrument or test qualities. The “other” column represents any other tests you might want to compare to the Anger-Management-Violence Assessment (AAVA).
TEST COMPARISON CHECKLIST
| Comparison Category | AAVA | OTHER |
|---|---|---|
| Designed specifically for anger, aggression and violence assessment | Yes | |
| Test reliability, validity and accuracy research available | Yes | |
| An evidence based test | Yes | |
| Truthfulness Scale to detect faking | Yes | |
| Truth – Corrected score for accu | Yes | |
| Four test administrative opt | Yes | |
 Paper - Pencil (English - Spanish) |
Yes | |
| Over the internet (www.online-testing.com) |
Yes | |
| On computer screen (English – Spanish) |
Yes | |
| Human voice audio (Reading Impaired) |
Yes | |
| Thirty (30) minute administration time. | Yes | |
| Tests computer scored & reports printed within 3 minutes | Yes | |
| Sound empirical basis for decisions | Yes | |
| Scale score – Related recommendations | Yes | |
| Live Online – Chat (Monday – Friday) | Yes | |
| Free support services | Yes | |
| HIPPA (Federal Regulation) Compliant | Yes | |
| ASAM Compatible | Yes | |
| Built-in database | Yes | |
| Annual database research (Free) | Yes | |
| Specific Scales: | Yes | |
| Truthfulness Scale |
Yes | |
| Anger Scale |
Yes | |
| Aggression Scale |
Yes | |
| Violence Scale |
Yes | |
| Alcohol Scale |
Yes | |
| Drug Scale |
Yes | |
| Stress Management (Coping) Scale |
Yes | |
| Free test booklets and training manuals | Yes | |
| Affordable (cost effective) | Yes |