In:
European Journal of Psychological Assessment, Hogrefe Publishing Group, Vol. 20, No. 1 ( 2004-01), p. 2-9
Abstract:
Abstract: A new type of self-adapted test (S-AT), called Assisted Self-Adapted Test (AS-AT), is presented. It differs from an ordinary S-AT in that prior to selecting the difficulty category, the computer advises examinees on their best difficulty category choice, based on their previous performance. Three tests (computerized adaptive test, AS-AT, and S-AT) were compared regarding both their psychometric (precision and efficiency) and psychological (anxiety) characteristics. Tests were applied in an actual assessment situation, in which test scores determined 20% of term grades. A sample of 173 high school students participated. Neither differences in posttest anxiety nor ability were obtained. Concerning precision, AS-AT was as precise as CAT, and both revealed more precision than S-AT. It was concluded that AS-AT acted as a CAT concerning precision. Some hints, but not conclusive support, of the psychological similarity between AS-AT and S-AT was also found.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1015-5759
,
2151-2426
DOI:
10.1027/1015-5759.20.1.2
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hogrefe Publishing Group
Publication Date:
2004
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2090873-8
SSG:
5,2
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