Outlier Measures and Norming Methods for Computerized Adaptive Tests.

Bradlow, Eric T.; Weiss, Robert E.

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ERIC Number: EJ642236

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Publication Date: 2001

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Outlier Measures and Norming Methods for Computerized Adaptive Tests.

Bradlow, Eric T.; Weiss, Robert E.

Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics, v26 n1 p85-104 Spr 2001

Compares four methods that map outlier statistics to a familiarity probability scale (a "P" value). Explored these methods in the context of computerized adaptive test data from a 1995 nationally administered computerized examination for professionals in the medical industry. (SLD)

Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Probability, Test Construction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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