Empirical Investigation of the Stradaptive Testing Model for the Measurement of Human Ability.

Abstract

This study empirically investigated the validity and utility of the stratified adaptive computerized testing model (stradaptive) developed by Weiss (1973). The model presents a tailored testing strategy based upon Binet IQ measurement theory and Lord's (1972) modern test theory. Nationally normed School and College Ability Test Verbal analogy items (SCAT-V) were used to construct an item pool. Item difficulty and discrimination indices were rescaled to normal ogive parameters on 249 items. One hundred three freshmen volunteers at Florida State University were randomly assigned to stradaptive or conventional test groups. Both groups were tested via cathode-ray-tube (CRT) terminals coupled to a Control Data Corporation 6500 computer.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA018611

Entities

People

  • Brian K. Waters

Organizations

  • Brooks Air Force Base

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cathode Ray Tubes
  • Computers
  • Corporations
  • Discrimination
  • Measurement
  • Schools
  • Terminals
  • Universities
  • Volunteers

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.