Subpopulation Differences in Equating Computerized Adaptive and Paper-and-Pencil Versions of the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

Abstract

Computerized adaptive test (CAT) and paper-and-pencil (PP) ASVAB scores are equated in several subpopulations to determine if racial minorities, females, nonhigh school graduates, or those lacking experience using computers would be at a disadvantage if CAT rather that PP scores were used for selection. Equating is generally independent of population group. To maintain continuity of enlistment standards, scores on the CAT and the PP version of the test must be interchangeable, and the proportion of examinees who qualify for enlistment should be the same for both versions of the test. If CAT scores do not equate to PP scores in a similar manner for males and females, for example, then one of these subpopulations could be at a disadvantage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA176308

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