Difference among Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation
The difference between Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation are as following -
1.
Measurement - Quantitative description
Assessment - Quantitative and Qualitative description
Evaluation - Quantitative and Qualitative description
2.
Measurement - Mostly educational aspect
Assessment - Mostly educational aspect
Evaluation - Educational and Non-Educational aspects
3.
Measurement - Measures particular aspect of behaviour change in quantitative form.
Assessment - Gives proper value judgement of a person in quantitative and qualitative form.
Evaluation - Considers all elements helpful in the balanced development of a person.
4.
Measurement - Relatively simple concept than others.
Assessment - More comprehensive term than the term measurement.
Evaluation - Quite comprehensive and broad concept than measurement and assessment.
5.
Measurement - It is an old concept.
Assessment - Newer concept than measurement.
Evaluation - This is a new concept.
6.
Measurement - It is a simple word.
Assessment - ------
Evaluation - It is a technical term.
7.
Measurement - It is a technique to do tests, observation and written tests.
Assessment - It is based upon portfolio, assignments, tasks, checklists, rating scale, Interview, Practicals and examination.
Evaluation - It is based on records, rating scale, observation, Oral tests, written tests and practicals.
8.
Measurement - It aims at measurement only.
Assessment - It aims at change in behavior by providing feedback.
Evaluation - It aims at modification of education by bringing change in the behaviour.
9.
Measurement - It assigns numerals for a variable.
Assessment - Assigns both grade and value judgement.
Evaluation - Assigns both grade and value judgement.
10.
Measurement - Narrow and formal process related to variable.
Assessment - Wide scope and less formal process related to variable.
Evaluation - Wide scope and informal process related to variable.
11.
Measurement - It takes less time in measurement. It is based on single aspect.
Assessment - It takes long time in assessment. It is based on so many aspects.
Evaluation - It takes long time to evaluation. It is based on so many aspects.
12.
Measurement - It measures one aspect at a time.
Assessment - It assess many aspects at a time.
Evaluation - It evaluates many aspects at a time.
13.
Measurement - On the basis of measurement, statements regarding future scopes cannot be made.
Assessment - On the basis of assessment, statements regarding future of an individual can be made.
Evaluation - On the basis of evaluation, statements regarding future of an individual can be made.
14.
Measurement - Change in Affective domain cannot be measured by it.
Assessment - Change in Affective domain can be assessed by it.
Evaluation - Change in Affective domain can be evaluated by it.