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Using Multilabel Neural Network to Score High-Dimensional Assessments for Different Use Foci: An Example with College Major Preference Assessment
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Shun-Fu Hu; Amery D. Wu; Jake Stone – Journal of Educational Measurement, 2025
Scoring high-dimensional assessments (e.g., > 15 traits) can be a challenging task. This paper introduces the multilabel neural network (MNN) as a scoring method for high-dimensional assessments. Additionally, it demonstrates how MNN can score the same test responses to maximize different performance metrics, such as accuracy, recall, or…
Descriptors: Tests, Testing, Scores, Test Construction
The Validation and Further Development of a Multidimensional Cognitive Load Scale for Virtual Environments
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Andersen, Martin S.; Makransky, Guido – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2021
Measuring cognitive load is important in virtual learning environments (VLE). Thus, valid and reliable measures of cognitive load are important to support instructional design in VLE. Through three studies, we investigated the validity and reliability of Leppink's Cognitive Load Scale (CLS) and developed the extraneous cognitive load (EL)…
Descriptors: Test Construction, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Cognitive Processes
Cross-National Comparison between U.K. and U.S. Higher Education Students in Test Anxiety
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Lowe, Patricia A. – Higher Education Studies, 2019
A cross-national comparison was conducted between U.K. and U.S. higher education students on the Test Anxiety Measure for College Students (TAM-C). The TAM-C was administer to 1,776 U.K. and U.S. higher education students online. The results of tests of measurement invariance found the TAM-C invariant across country and gender. In addition,…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Comparative Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Consistency of Supervisor and Peer Ratings of Assessment Interviews Conducted by Psychology Trainees
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Gonsalvez, Craig J.; Deane, Frank P.; Caputi, Peter – British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2016
Observation of counsellor skills through a one-way mirror, video or audio recording followed by supervisors and peers feedback is common in counsellor training. The nature and extent of agreement between supervisor-peer dyads are unclear. Using a standard scale, supervisors and peers rated 32 interviews by psychology trainees observed through a…
Descriptors: Interviews, Supervisory Methods, Trainees, Minimum Competency Testing
Development and Validation of the Social Worker's Attitudes toward Disability Scale
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Cheatham, Leah P.; Abell, Neil; Kim, Hyejin – Journal of Social Work Education, 2015
Disability scholars have recently highlighted social work professional organizations' lagging pace in adopting disability advocacy within diversity agendas and have questioned the adequacy of disability content within accredited social work curricula. Amid growing concerns, measures to assess attitudes of social workers toward disability and…
Descriptors: Test Construction, Psychometrics, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Behavior Rating Scales
Development and Validation of the Experiential Learning Survey
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Clem, Jamie M.; Mennicke, Annelise M.; Beasley, Christina – Journal of Social Work Education, 2014
Experiential learning is recommended as a way to increase critical thinking and engagement, enhance theory-informed practice, increase preparedness, and improve multicultural understanding for students involved in social work education. The purpose of this study is to validate the Experiential Learning Survey (ELS), which measures students'…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Psychometrics, Test Construction, Program Validation