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Drasgow, Fritz, Ed.; Olson-Buchanan, Julie B., Ed. – 1999
Chapters in this book present the challenges and dilemmas faced by researchers as they created new computerized assessments, focusing on issues addressed in developing, scoring, and administering the assessments. Chapters are: (1) "Beyond Bells and Whistles; An Introduction to Computerized Assessment" (Julie B. Olson-Buchanan and Fritz Drasgow);…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Scoring
Wilcox, Rand R. – 1983
This document presents a series of five papers describing issues in educational measurement. "A Simple Model for Diagnostic Testing When There Are Several Types of Misinformation" directly addresses the diagnostic issue. It describes a simple latent trait model for testing, examines use of erroneous algorithms, and illustrates the…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Estimation (Mathematics), Guessing (Tests), Latent Trait Theory
Quellmalz, Edys; And Others – 1981
This document contains the following manuscripts: "Effects of Alternate Scoring Options on the Classification of Entering Freshmen Writing Competencies," by Edys Quellmalz and Eva Baker; "Implications of Learning Research for Designing Competency Based Assessment," by Edys Quellmalz; "Effects of Alternative Discourse and…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Linn, Robert L., Ed. – 1993
This collection explores the theory and applications of educational testing. It is divided into sections on theory and general principles of educational measurement, administration of tests and scoring, and applications of testing. The following chapters present information on test theory and use: (1) "Current Perspectives and Future…
Descriptors: Ability, Achievement Tests, Admission Criteria, Cognitive Psychology