Practical Considerations in Computer-Based Testing

Practical Considerations in Computer-Based Testing by Cynthia G. Parshall, Judith A. Spray, John Kalohn, Tim Davey.

This book introduces computer-based testing, addressing both nontechnical and technical considerations. The material is oriented toward practitioners and graduate students. The practical emphasis will be useful to measurement professionals who are or will be responsible for implementing a computeriz...

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Main Authors: Parshall, Cynthia G. (Author), Spray, Judith A. (Author), Kalohn, John (Author), Davey, Tim (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2002.
Edition:1st ed. 2002.
Series:Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Statistics .
Assessment.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • Considerations in Computer-Based Testing
  • Issues in Test Administration and Development
  • Examinee Issues
  • Software Issues
  • Issues in Innovative Item Types
  • Test Delivery Methods
  • Organization of the Book
  • Issues in Test Administration and Development
  • Test Administration Issues
  • Test Development Issues
  • Summary
  • References
  • Additional Readings
  • Examinee Issues
  • Overall Reactions
  • Reactions to Adaptive Delivery Methods
  • Impact of Prior Computer Experience
  • Effects of the User Interface
  • Effects of Task Constraints
  • Effects of the Administrative Process
  • Examinees’ Mental Models
  • Summary
  • References
  • Additional Readings
  • Software Issues
  • User Interfaces
  • Usability Studies
  • Software Evaluation
  • Design of the User Interface
  • Web-Based Tests
  • Quality Control
  • Summary
  • References
  • Additional Readings
  • Issues in Innovative Item Types
  • Purpose
  • Dimensions of Innovation
  • Task Complexity
  • Summary
  • References
  • Additional Readings
  • Computerized Fixed Tests
  • Overview of the CFT Method
  • Test Procedures
  • Measurement Characteristics
  • Practical Characteristics
  • Summary
  • An Example of the CFT Method
  • References
  • Automated Test Assembly for Online Administration
  • Overview of the ATA Method
  • Test Procedures
  • Measurement Characteristics
  • Practical Characteristics
  • Summary
  • An Example of the ATA Method
  • 7 Appendix
  • References
  • Computerized Adaptive Tests
  • Overview of the CAT Method
  • Test Procedures
  • Measurement Characteristics
  • Practical Characteristics
  • Summary
  • An Example of the CAT Method
  • References
  • Computerized Classification Tests
  • Overview of the CCT Method
  • Test Procedures
  • Measurement Characteristics
  • Practical Characteristics
  • Summary
  • An Example of the CCT Method
  • References
  • Item Pool Evaluation
  • Item Pool Maintenance
  • Summary
  • References
  • Comparison of the Test-Delivery Methods
  • Overview
  • Summary of Test-Delivery Methods
  • Test Procedures
  • Measurement Characteristics
  • Practical Characteristics
  • Other Considerations
  • Summary
  • References
  • Appendix Basics of Item Response Theory
  • Item Response Functions
  • Item Information and Test Information
  • Model Assumptions
  • Summary
  • References.

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