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Psychometric Examination of an Inventory of Self-Efficacy for the Holland Vocational Themes Using Item Response Theory
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Turner, Brandon M.; Betz, Nancy E.; Edwards, Michael C.; Borgen, Fred H. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2010
The psychometric properties of measures of self-efficacy for the six themes of Holland's theory were examined using item response theory. Item and scale quality were compared across levels of the trait continuum; all the scales were highly reliable but differentiated better at some levels of the continuum than others. Applications for adaptive…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Adaptive Testing, Psychometrics, Item Response Theory
Computerized Adaptive Testing for Effective and Efficient Measurement in Counseling and Education
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Weiss, David J. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2004
Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) is described and compared with conventional tests, and its advantages summarized. Some item response theory concepts used in CAT are summarized and illustrated. The author describes the potential usefulness of CAT in counseling and education and reviews some current issues in the implementation of CAT.
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Computer Assisted Testing, Counselor Training, Testing