An Empirical Study of Computer-Administered Two-Stage Ability Testing.

Abstract

In an investigation of new approaches to measuring abilities, a two-stage adaptive test and a conventional peaked test were constructed and administered on a time-shared computer system to students in undergraduate psychology courses. Comparison of the score distributions yielded by the two tests are discussed for variability, distribution, and test-retest stability. Suggestions for possible ways to improve the characteristics of the two-stage testing strategy are offered. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0768993

Entities

People

  • David J. Weiss
  • Nancy E. Betz

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

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  • Abstracts
  • Applied Psychology
  • Behavioral Disciplines And Activities
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Computers
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Psychology

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