This free interactive workshop provides a practical introduction to the methodological foundations of using cognitive tests in research. Participants will explore what constitutes a cognitive test, how cognitive constructs are operationalized, and which core characteristics determine test quality, including reliability, validity, and sensitivity.
Lecturers
PhD Kristīne Šneidere-Pītersa,
leading researcher, RSU, Latvia
PhD Kathrin Finke,
Jena University Hospital, Memory Center, Research Group Neurocognition, Germany
The session will critically examine common assumptions about objectivity in cognitive assessment, highlighting potential sources of bias and the influence of contextual, psychological, and demographic factors on test performance. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how these factors can shape data interpretation and research outcomes. A key component of the workshop focuses on test development. Attendees will be guided through the essential steps of designing their own cognitive assessment tools, from defining constructs to selecting appropriate task formats and evaluation criteria.
The workshop includes a hands-on group activity, where participants will collaboratively develop a cognitive test protocol based on a given research scenario. This exercise is designed to strengthen methodological thinking, promote critical evaluation of test design choices, and provide practical skills applicable to participants’ own research projects.
Please note that this workshop has limited capacity; therefore, we kindly ask that you register only if you intend to attend. Please also indicate your interest in participating.
The event is held within the framework of the the Baltic-German cooperation project 'From Community Screening to Neuroimaging: Training for Early Detection of Cognitive Decline in Baltic–German Cooperation.'
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