Computer-Administered Versus Written Tests--Advantages and Disadvantages.

Fletcher, P.; Collins, M. A. J.

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ERIC Number: EJ356043

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Publication Date: 1987

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Computer-Administered Versus Written Tests--Advantages and Disadvantages.

Fletcher, P.; Collins, M. A. J.

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, v6 n2 p38-43 Win 1986-87

Reports on a study designed to determine whether or not biology students were being disadvantaged by taking computer tests instead of written paper forms of the same tests. Results indicated that mean scores on computer-administered and written forms of the same test were approximately equivalent. (TW)

Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Questioning Techniques, Response Style (Tests), Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Tests, Student Attitudes, Student Evaluation, Test Format, Testing

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Language: English

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