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Contextualizing the Interpretation of Reliability Data.

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Nichols, Paul D.; Smith, Philip L. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1998

This essay argues that reliability should be reconceptualized in a way that reflects the importance of the theoretical expectations of the test specialist and the learning and problem solving of the test takers. It is time to characterize clearly the substantive theoretical framework supporting reliability studies and the technical evaluation of…

Descriptors: Data Analysis, Educational Research, Educational Theories, Evaluation Methods

Practical Applications of Student Response Analysis.

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Switzer, Deborah M.; Connell, Michael L. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1990

Two easy-to-use microcomputer programs, the Student Problem Package and the Test Analysis Package, both by D. L. Harnisch et al. (1985), are described. These programs efficiently analyze test data for teachers. (SLD)

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Data Analysis