The Projected Impact of the Correction for Guessing on Individual Scores.

Albanese, Mark A.

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Projected Impact of the Correction for Guessing on Individual Scores.

Albanese, Mark A.

Journal of Educational Measurement, v25 n2 p149-57 Sum 1988

Estimates of the effects of use of formula scoring on the individual examinee's score are presented. Results for easy, moderate, and hard tests are examined. Using test characteristics from several studies shows that some examinees would increase scores substantially if they were to answer items omitted under formula directions. (SLD)

Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Guessing (Tests), Scores, Scoring Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Testing

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Language: English

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