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Macready, George B.; Merwin, Jack C. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1973
In this paper consideration is given to the nature of the relationships among items within item forms and how these relationships compare with an ideal case for diagnostic tests in which if a person gets one item within an item form right then he would get all items within the item form correct. (Authors)
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Diagnostic Tests, Homogeneous Grouping, Item Analysis
Woodson, M. I. Charles E.
It has been argued that item variance and test variance are not necessary characteristics for criterion-referenced tests, although they are necessary for norm-referenced tests. This position is in error because it considers sample statistics as the criteria for evaluating items and tests. Within a particular sample, an item or test may have no…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Evaluation Criteria, Item Analysis, Item Sampling
Linn, Robert – 1978
A series of studies on conceptual and design problems in competency-based measurements are explained. The concept of validity within the context of criterion-referenced measurement is reviewed. The authors believe validation should be viewed as a process rather than an end product. It is the process of marshalling evidence to support…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Item Analysis, Item Sampling, Test Bias
Smith, Douglas U. – 1978
This study examined the effects of certain item selection methods on the classification accuracy and classification consistency of criterion-referenced instruments. Three item response data sets, representing varying situations of instructional effectiveness, were simulated. Five methods of item selection were then applied to each data set for the…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Item Analysis, Item Sampling, Latent Trait Theory
Epstein, Kenneth I.; Knerr, Claramae S. – 1976
The literature on criterion referenced testing is full of discussions concerning whether classical measurement techniques are appropriate, whether variance is necessary, whether new indices of reliability are needed, and the like. What appears to be lacking, however, is a clear and simple discussion of why the problems occur. This paper suggests…
Descriptors: Career Development, Criterion Referenced Tests, Item Analysis, Item Sampling
Faggen, Jane – 1978
Formulas are presented for decision reliability and for classification validity for mastery/nonmastery decisions based on criterion referenced tests. Two item parameters are used: the probability of a master answering an item correctly, and the probability of a nonmaster answering an item incorrectly. The theory explores the relationships of…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Criterion Referenced Tests, Item Analysis, Item Banks
Berk, Ronald A. – 1978
Sixteen item statistics recommended for use in the development of criterion-referenced tests were evaluated. There were two major criteria: (1) practicability in terms of ease of computation and interpretation and (2) meaningfulness in the context of the development process. Most of the statistics were based on a comparison of performance changes…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests, Difficulty Level, Guides
Kriewall, Thomas E. – Illinois School Research, 1972
Author discusses and defines criterion tests in the context of classroom needs that have created much of the interest in the theory at this time. The primary source of interest is related to the growing implementation of individualized curricula. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Difficulty Level, Individualized Instruction, Item Analysis
Lewy, Arieh; Doron, Rina – 1977
The concept of tailored testing for individuals is applied to the construction of tests for special groups and extended to apply to item content as well as item difficulty. It is suggested that evaluators may decide to construct tests on the basis of a unique combination of items drawn from an item bank to fit the need of a particular group. At…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Adaptive Testing, Criterion Referenced Tests, Group Norms
Swezey, Robert W.; Pearlstein, Richard B. – 1975
This manual outlines the rationale for using the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) approach and suggests specific guidelines for test developers to use in constructing test items. Methods for assessing the adequacy of a CRT are also provided. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Check Lists, Comparative Analysis, Criterion Referenced Tests
Haladyna, Tom – 1976
The existence of criterion-referenced (CR) measurement is questioned in this paper. Despite beliefs that differences exist between two alternative forms of measurement, CR and Norm Referenced (NR), an analysis of philosophical and psychological descriptions of measurement, as well as a growing number of empirical studies, reveal that the common…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Achievement Tests, Career Development, Comparative Analysis
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Stith, James H.; Costantine, Alfred G. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Outlines a method to write multiple (four) versions of each examination. Reviews some advantages and disadvantages of multiple-choice and open-ended problems. Considers the writing and grading techniques used. Reports that the examination met the consistency requirement and received a good evaluation from students. (YP)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, College Science, Criterion Referenced Tests, Essay Tests
Hively, Wells, Ed. – 1974
The central assumption in domain-referenced testing (DRT), as presented in this book, is that a domain may be determined which adequately represents a particular universe of knowledge. After a domain has been established, the technological and practical problem of using domain-referenced testing must be solved. This book contains a collection of…
Descriptors: Accountability, Behavior Change, Behavioral Objectives, Criterion Referenced Tests