A Theoretical Study of the Measurement Effectiveness of Flexilevel Tests.

Lord, Frederic M.

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ERIC Number: ED051286

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Publication Date: 1971-Feb

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A Theoretical Study of the Measurement Effectiveness of Flexilevel Tests.

Lord, Frederic M.

A flexilevel test is found to be inferior to a peaked conventional test for measuring examinees in the middle of the ability range, superior for examinees at the extremes. Throughout the entire range of ability, a flexilevel test is much superior to any conventional test that attempts to provide accurate measurement at both extremes. See also ED 042 813. (Author)

Descriptors: Ability, Comparative Analysis, Difficulty Level, Guessing (Tests), Item Analysis, Measurement Techniques, Probability, Psychological Testing, Psychometrics, Scores, Scoring, Test Construction, Test Items, Test Reviews

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Sponsor: Office of Naval Research, Washington, DC. Psychological Sciences Div.

Authoring Institution: Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ.

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