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Download full textBudescu, David V. – 1979
This paper outlines a technique for differentially weighting options of a multiple choice test in a fashion that maximizes the item predictive validity. The rule can be applied with different number of categories and the "optimal" number of categories can be determined by significance tests and/or through the R2 criterion. Our theoretical analysis…
Descriptors: Multiple Choice Tests, Predictive Validity, Scoring Formulas, Test Items
Kobrin, Jennifer L.; Kimmel, Ernest W. – College Board, 2006
Based on statistics from the first few administrations of the SAT writing section, the test is performing as expected. The reliability of the writing section is very similar to that of other writing assessments. Based on preliminary validity research, the writing section is expected to add modestly to the prediction of college performance when…
Descriptors: Test Construction, Writing Tests, Cognitive Tests, College Entrance Examinations
Sabers, Darrell L.; White, Gordon W. – 1971
A procedure for scoring multiple-choice tests by assigning different weights to every option of a test item is investigated. The weighting method used was based on that proposed by Davis, which involves taking the upper and lower 27% of a sample, according to some criterion measure, and using the percentages of these groups marking an item option…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Item Analysis, Measurement Techniques, Multiple Choice Tests
