CONFIDENCE TESTING: A NEW TOOL FOR MEASUREMENT

Abstract

Mathematical decision theory has provided a logical framework which allows better understanding of choice testing and also the deriving of a scoring system and procedures which make possible the direct measurement of the confidence that a student holds in the occurrence of an event. Used with written examinations and performance tests, confidence testing is rated on yielding precise measurement of student knowledge and skill. Graphical procedures are used to contrast choice and confidence testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0695849

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  • Emir H. Shuford Jr.

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