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Peer reviewedLumsden, Jill A.; Sampson, James P., Jr.; Reardon, Robert C.; Lenz, Janet G.; Peterson, Gary W. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2004
The authors examined the extent to which the Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional scales and 3-point codes of the Self-Directed Search may be considered statistically and practically equivalent across 3 different modes of administration: paper-and-pencil, personal computer, and Internet. Student preferences…
Descriptors: Internet, Psychological Testing, Scores, Vocational Interests
Peer reviewedWeiss, David J. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2004
Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) is described and compared with conventional tests, and its advantages summarized. Some item response theory concepts used in CAT are summarized and illustrated. The author describes the potential usefulness of CAT in counseling and education and reviews some current issues in the implementation of CAT.
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Computer Assisted Testing, Counselor Training, Testing
