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The Use of Pattern Analysis for the Prediction of Achievement Criteria Using Multiple Performance Measures
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Friedman, David – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1972
Study examined models for improving prediction of single and multiple criteria. (Author)
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Grade 8, Mathematical Models, Measurement Techniques
Note of Correction on the Article Entitled: The Effect of Scoring Instructions and Degree of Speededness on the Validity and Reliability of Multiple-Choice Tests
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Traub, Ross E.; Hambleton, Ronald K. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1973
Descriptors: Grade 8, Guessing (Tests), Multiple Choice Tests, Pacing
The Contribution of Work-Sample Test Items, Student-Reported Past Grades, and Student-Predicted Grades in Forecasting Achievement in First-Year Algebra.
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Hanna, Gerald S.; And Others – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1983
Work sample aptitude test items and questionnaire items on past and predicted grades each contributed to the predictive efficiency of the Orleans-Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test in forecasting algebra grades for 2,684 eighth grade students. (Author/PN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algebra, Aptitude Tests, Grade 8
The Effect of Scoring Instructions and Degree of Speededness on the Validity and Reliability of Multiple-Choice Tests
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Traub, Ross E.; Hambleton, Ronald K. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1972
Findings of this study suggest that it is preferable to attempt to control guessing through the use of the reward instruction rather than to attempt to control it using the penalty instruction or to encourage it using the insttruction to guess. (Authors/MB)
Descriptors: Grade 8, Guessing (Tests), Multiple Choice Tests, Pacing