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OECD Publishing, 2013
The Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) has been planned as an ongoing program of assessment. The first cycle of the assessment has involved two "rounds." The first round, which is covered by this report, took place over the period of January 2008-October 2013. The main features of the first cycle of…
Descriptors: International Assessment, Adults, Skills, Test Construction
Hambleton, Ronald K. – 1989
A brief overview of item response theory is provided, and a 186-item bibliography of books and articles on the subject dating from 1953 to June 1989 is presented. The overview includes a definition of the theory, a discussion of its development and application, and comparisons with classical test theory. All publications in the bibliography were…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Equated Scores
Wolfe, Harold – Training, 1987
The author suggests that trainers charged with converting to computer-based training begin with a pilot program. He covers potential problems and how to address them. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Equipment Evaluation
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Reardon, Robert C. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1987
Explains the conceptual background and potential use of the Self-Directed Search (SDS): Computer Version (CV), and discusses its relationship with the paper version. Operations, reports, technical aspects, and distinguishing characteristics of the SDS:CV are described. The SDS Main Menu is appended. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Morgan, Marilyn R. P. – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1995
Discusses what usability is and how to test for it. Offers nine suggestions for technical communicators working on usability testing. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Higher Education, Reader Text Relationship, Technical Writing
National Institute of Justice Journal, 1993
Presents results from the 1992 Drug Use Forecasting (DUF) program that measures illicit drug use among persons arrested for criminal behavior. Adult use of specific drugs, male juvenile drug use, and the role of the DUF are explored. (GLR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Cocaine, Comparative Analysis