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Peer reviewedCheng, Philip E.; Liou, Michelle – Applied Psychological Measurement, 2000
Reviewed methods of estimating theta suitable for computerized adaptive testing (CAT) and discussed the differences between Fisher and Kullback-Leibler information criteria for selecting items. Examined the accuracy of different CAT algorithms using samples from the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Results show when correcting for…
Descriptors: Ability, Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Computer Assisted Testing
Peer reviewedvan der Linden, Wim J. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 2001
Presents a constrained computerized adaptive testing (CAT) algorithm that can be used to equate CAT number-correct scores to a reference test. Used an item bank from the Law School Admission Test to compare results of the algorithm with those for equipercentile observed-score equating. Discusses advantages of the approach. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Computer Assisted Testing, Equated Scores
Peer reviewedEggen, T. J. H. M. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1999
Evaluates a method for item selection in adaptive testing that is based on Kullback-Leibler information (KLI) (T. Cover and J. Thomas, 1991). Simulation study results show that testing algorithms using KLI-based item selection perform better than or as well as those using Fisher information item selection. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Computer Assisted Testing, Selection
Peer reviewedvan der Linden, Wim J.; Scrams, David J.; Schnipke, Deborah L. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1999
Proposes an item-selection algorithm for neutralizing the differential effects of time limits on computerized adaptive test scores. Uses a statistical model for distributions of examinees' response times on items in a bank that is updated each time an item is administered. Demonstrates the method using an item bank from the Armed Services…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Computer Assisted Testing, Item Banks
Peer reviewedBerger, Martijn P. F. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1994
This paper focuses on similarities of optimal design of fixed-form tests, adaptive tests, and testlets within the framework of the general theory of optimal designs. A sequential design procedure is proposed that uses these similarities to obtain consistent estimates for the trait level distribution. (SLD)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Estimation (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedStocking, Martha L.; Swanson, Len – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1993
A method is presented for incorporating a large number of constraints on adaptive item selection in the construction of computerized adaptive tests. The method, which emulates practices of expert test specialists, is illustrated for verbal and quantitative measures. Its foundation is application of a weighted deviations model and algorithm. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Computer Assisted Testing, Expert Systems
Peer reviewedvan der Linden, Wim J., Ed. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1986
New theory and practice in testing is replacing the standard test by the test item bank and classical test theory by item response theory. Eight papers and a commentary are presented in this special issue concerning test item banking. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Computer Assisted Testing
