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Clauser, Brian E.; Mee, Janet; Baldwin, Su G.; Margolis, Melissa J.; Dillon, Gerard F. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 2009
Although the Angoff procedure is among the most widely used standard setting procedures for tests comprising multiple-choice items, research has shown that subject matter experts have considerable difficulty accurately making the required judgments in the absence of examinee performance data. Some authors have viewed the need to provide…
Descriptors: Standard Setting (Scoring), Program Effectiveness, Expertise, Health Personnel
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Beuk, Cees H. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1984
A systematic method for compromise between absolute and relative examination standards is proposed. The passing score is assumed to be related to expected pass rate through a simple linear function. Results define a function relating the percentage of successful candidates given a specified passing score to the passing score. (Author/DWH)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Cutting Scores, Foreign Countries, Mathematical Models
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Linn, Robert L. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1978
Political and educational consequences of standard setting for criterion-referenced tests are discussed. Suggestions for setting standards are given. (JKS)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Criterion Referenced Tests, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria