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Download full textCizek, Gregory J.; Husband, Timothy H. – 1997
The contrasting groups method is one of many possible methods for setting passing scores. The most commonly used method is probably that developed by W. H. Angoff (1971), but it has been suggested that the Angoff method may not be appropriate for many standard setting applications in education. The contrasting groups method is explored as an…
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Educational Research, Educational Testing, Judges
Sireci, Stephen G.; Robin, Frederic; Patelis, Thanos – 1997
The most popular methods for setting passing scores and other standards on educational tests rely heavily on subjective judgment. This paper presents and evaluates a new procedure for setting and evaluating standards on tests based on cluster analysis of test data. The clustering procedure was applied to a statewide mathematics proficiency test…
Descriptors: Cluster Analysis, Cutting Scores, Educational Testing, Evaluation Methods
