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Computerized Adaptive Testing: A Primer (Second Edition). Howard Wainer (Ed.) (with Neil Dorans, Donald Eignor, Ronald Flaugher, Bert Green, Robert Mislevy, Lynne Steinberg, and David Thissen). [book review].
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Reise, Steven P. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 2001
The second edition of "Computerized Adaptive Testing" contains new materials related to: (1) chapter 2, system design; (2) chapter 4, item response theory, item calibration, and proficiency estimation; and (3) chapter 10, caveats, pitfalls, and unexpected consequences. The book raises critical computerized adaptive testing research and application…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Item Response Theory, Test Construction
Computerized Adaptive Testing: A Primer Book Review.
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Andrich, David – Psychometrika, 1995
This book discusses adapting pencil-and-paper tests to computerized testing. Mention is made of models for graded responses to items and of possibilities beyond pencil-and-paper-tests, but the book is essentially about dichotomously scored test items. Contrasts between item response theory and classical test theory are described. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Item Response Theory, Scores
TESTAT--A Supplementary Module to SYSTAT. Software Review.
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Stone, Clement A. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1992
TESTAT is a supplementary module for the popular SYSTAT statistical package for the personal computer. The program performs test analyses based on classical test theory and item response theory. Limitations and advantages are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software Evaluation, Error of Measurement, Item Response Theory
MicroCAT Testing System Version 3.0.
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Patience, Wayne – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1990
The four main subsystems of the MicroCAT Testing System for developing, administering, scoring, and analyzing computerized tests using conventional or item response theory methods are described. Judgments of three users of the system are included in the evaluation of this software. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews