The Relationship of Content Characteristics of GRE Analytical Reasoning Items to Their Difficulties and Discriminations.

Chalifour, Clark L.; Powers, Donald E.

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Publication Date: 1989

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The Relationship of Content Characteristics of GRE Analytical Reasoning Items to Their Difficulties and Discriminations.

Chalifour, Clark L.; Powers, Donald E.

Journal of Educational Measurement, v26 n2 p120-32 Sum 1989

Content characteristics of 1,400 Graduate Record Examination (GRE) analytical reasoning items were coded for item difficulty and discrimination. The results provide content characteristics for consideration in extending specifications for analytical reasoning items and a better understanding of the construct validity of these items. (TJH)

Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Construct Validity, Content Analysis, Difficulty Level, Graduate Students, Higher Education, Item Analysis, Test Items

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