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Peer reviewedAbu-Sayf, F. K. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1977
A new formula for the correction for chance success due to guessing was advanced and investigated, the mathematical solution of which has the property of equating the scores of fast and slow examinees of equal ability. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Equated Scores, Guessing (Tests), Scoring Formulas
Peer reviewedLord, Frederic M. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1984
Four methods are outlined for estimating or approximating from a single test administration the standard error of measurement of number-right test score at specified ability levels or cutting scores. The methods are illustrated and compared on one set of real test data. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Cutting Scores, Error of Measurement, Scoring Formulas
Sawyer, Richard L.; Maxey, James – 1978
A sample of 260 colleges was surveyed during the years 1972-1976 to determine the validity of predicting college freshmen grades from standardized test scores and high school grades using the American College Testing (ACT) Assessment Program, an evaluative and placement service for students and educators involved in the transition from high school…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, College Admission, College Bound Students, College Freshmen
