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Peer reviewedWard, William C.; And Others – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1980
Free response and machine-scorable versions of a test called Formulating Hypotheses were compared with respect to construct validity. Results indicate that the different forms involve different cognitive processes and measure different qualities. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Tests, Higher Education, Personality Traits
Peer reviewedChalifour, Clark L.; Powers, Donald E. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1989
Content characteristics of 1,400 Graduate Record Examination (GRE) analytical reasoning items were coded for item difficulty and discrimination. The results provide content characteristics for consideration in extending specifications for analytical reasoning items and a better understanding of the construct validity of these items. (TJH)
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Construct Validity, Content Analysis, Difficulty Level
Peer reviewedEnright, Mary K.; Rock, Donald A.; Bennett, Randy Elliot – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1998
Examined alternative-item types and section configurations for improving the discriminant and convergent validity of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test using a computer-based test given to 388 examinees who had taken the GRE previously. Adding new variations of logical meaning appeared to decrease discriminant validity. (SLD)
Descriptors: Admission (School), College Entrance Examinations, College Students, Computer Assisted Testing
