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ERIC Number: EJ945934
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0175
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Is Originality in the Eye of the Beholder? Comparison of Scoring Techniques in the Assessment of Divergent Thinking
Plucker, Jonathan A.; Qian, Meihua; Wang, Shujuan
Journal of Creative Behavior, v45 n1 p1-22 2011
Divergent thinking (DT) tests are among the most popular techniques for measuring creativity. However, the validity evidence for DT tests, as applied in educational settings, is inconsistent partly due to different scoring methods. This study explored the reliability and validity issues of various techniques for administering and scoring two DT tests. Results show distinct differences among several methods for scoring these DT tests and suggest that the percentage scoring method (i.e., dividing originality scores by fluency scores) may be the most appropriate scoring strategy. The potential impact on educational research and practice is discussed in detail.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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