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Peer reviewedWainer, Howard – Journal of College Admissions, 1983
Discusses changes in testing as a result of the availability of extensive inexpensive computing and some recent developments in statistical test theory. Describes the role of the Computerized Adaptive Test (CAT) and modern Item Response Theory (IRT) in ability testing tailored to each student's knowledge and ability. (JAC)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, College Entrance Examinations, Computer Assisted Testing, Higher Education
