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The Projected Impact of the Correction for Guessing on Individual Scores.

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Albanese, Mark A. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1988

Estimates of the effects of use of formula scoring on the individual examinee's score are presented. Results for easy, moderate, and hard tests are examined. Using test characteristics from several studies shows that some examinees would increase scores substantially if they were to answer items omitted under formula directions. (SLD)

Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Guessing (Tests), Scores, Scoring Formulas

The Correction for Guessing: A Further Analysis of Angoff and Schrader.

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Albanese, Mark A. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1986

This study reexamines results reported by Angoff and Schrader regarding formula directions and rights directions for standardized tests. Methodological concerns are discussed and additional data analyses undertaken. Alternative interpretations of the data and suggestions for additional research are proposed. (Author/LMO)

Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Guessing (Tests), High Schools, Higher Education

Some Comments on the Correction for Guessing. A Further Analysis of Angoff and Schrader.

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Albanese, Mark A. – 1985

This study reexamines results reported by Angoff and Schrader regarding formula directions and rights directions for standardized tests. In that study, it was concluded that the two scoring directions were essentially equivalent. In this study, methodological concerns are discussed and additional data analyses undertaken. Among various…

Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Data Interpretation, Fatigue (Biology), Guessing (Tests)