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Duncan, R. Eric – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1983
Reanalyzes data provided by Swanson (1976) and Straton and Catts (1980) to test claims of superiority for the three-alternative multiple-choice item test and to present possible oversights made by these researchers. Results suggest it is doubtful that three-alternative test items are better than four-alternative items. (PAS)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Adults, Guidance Personnel, Multiple Choice Tests
Juni, Samuel; Koenig, Esther J. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1982
Critiques the Jackson Vocational Interest Survey. Found the randomized technique of matching statements into forced-choice item pairs is a major flaw in the instrument. Explores conceptual issues arising when item clustering is used with forced-choice statement matching. Introduces contingency validity in item construction. (R)
Descriptors: Forced Choice Technique, Interest Inventories, Item Analysis, Psychometrics
Palmer, Chester – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1983
Discusses use of item banks in preparing local tests, using as an example the construction of a college mathematics placement test. Compares recommended placements with course results at the end of the quarter. Students who placed themselves above recommendation did better than expected, perhaps because of strong self-selection factors. (PAS)
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Item Banks, Mathematics Achievement
