Determination of Optimal Cutting Scores in Criterion-Referenced Measurement.

Berk, Ronald A.

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ERIC Number: EJ158154

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Publication Date: 1976

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Determination of Optimal Cutting Scores in Criterion-Referenced Measurement

Berk, Ronald A.

Journal of Experimental Education, 45, 2, 4-9, W 76

Attempts to select empirically the optimal cutting score or criterion level for a test based on response data from validation samples of instructed and uninstructed students. This score maximizes the probability of correct mastery-nonmastery decisions (or minimizes the probability of incorrect decisions). (Author/RK)

Descriptors: Charts, Criterion Referenced Tests, Cutting Scores, Educational Testing, Evaluation Criteria, Mastery Learning, Models, Tables (Data), Test Validity

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