Limitations of the Score-Difference Method in Detecting Cheating in Recognition Test Situations.

Roberts, Dennis M.

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ERIC Number: EJ350178

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Publication Date: 1987

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Limitations of the Score-Difference Method in Detecting Cheating in Recognition Test Situations.

Roberts, Dennis M.

Journal of Educational Measurement, v24 n1 p77-81 Spr 1987

This study examines a score-difference model for the detection of cheating based on the difference between two scores for an examinee: one based on the appropriate scoring key and another based on an alternative, inappropriate key. It argues that the score-difference method could falsely accuse students as cheaters. (Author/JAZ)

Descriptors: Answer Keys, Cheating, Mathematical Models, Multiple Choice Tests, Response Style (Tests), Scoring, Statistical Distributions, Test Length, Testing Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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