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Rippey, Robert M.; Voytovich, Anthony E. – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1983
Describes a computer-based method of confidence-testing, available in batch processing and interactive form, which improves a student's ability to assess probabilities during clinical diagnosis. The methods and results of three experiments are presented. (EAO)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Computer Assisted Testing, Confidence Testing, Decision Making
Peer reviewedSturges, Persis T. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1978
Undergraduate students took a multiple choice, computer assisted test and received feedback (items with the correct answers identified) either: (1) immediately, item-by-item; (2) following the entire test; (3) 24 hours later; or (4) no feedback. Retention one to three weeks later was significantly better for delayed feedback, and confidence…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Confidence Testing, Feedback
