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Angoff, William H. – 1985
This paper points out that there are certain generalizations about directions for guessing and methods of scoring that require that data be derived from random groups design. It supports the viewpoint that it is neither sufficient nor appropriate to make such generalizations on the basis of an analysis of scores obtained from the answer sheets of…
Descriptors: Correlation, Guessing (Tests), Research Design, Scoring Formulas
Willingness to Answer Multiple-Choice Questions as Manifested Both in Genuine and in Nonsense Items.
Peer reviewedFrary, Robert B.; Hutchinson, T.P. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1982
Alternate versions of Hutchinson's theory were compared, and one which implies the existence of partial knowledge was found to be better than one which implies that an appropriate measure of ability is obtained by applying the conventional correction for guessing. (Author/PN)
Descriptors: Guessing (Tests), Latent Trait Theory, Multiple Choice Tests, Scoring Formulas
Download full textOhio State Univ., Columbus. Trade and Industrial Education Instructional Materials Lab. – 1978
The Ohio Vocational Achievement Tests are specially designed instruments for use by teachers, supervisors, and administrators to evaluate and diagnose vocational achievement for improving instruction in secondary vocational programs at the 11th and 12th grade levels. This guide explains the Ohio Vocational Achievement Tests and how they are used.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, High Schools, Scoring Formulas
Lawrence, Ida M.; Schmidt, Amy Elizabeth – College Entrance Examination Board, 2001
The SAT® I: Reasoning Test is administered seven times a year. Primarily for security purposes, several different test forms are given at each administration. How is it possible to compare scores obtained from different test forms and from different test administrations? The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the statistical…
Descriptors: Scores, Comparative Analysis, Standardized Tests, College Entrance Examinations
