This article summarizes an application of the computer to check the accuracy and to profile the Self-Directed Search (SDS). In addition, the one-page profile summarizes all of the information contained in the SDS booklet, and calculates the subject's differentiation score and the level of consistency. (Author)

The reliability and validity of multiple choice test scores resutling from empirical choice-weighting of alternatives was examined under two conditions: (1) examinees were told not to guess unless choices could be eliminated; and (2) examinees were told the total score would be the total number correct. Results favored the choice-weighting…

The answer-until-correct (AUC) procedure requires that examinees respond to a multi-choice item until they answer it correctly. Using a modified version of Horst's model for examinee behavior, this paper compares the effect of guessing on item reliability for the AUC procedure and the zero-one scoring procedure. (Author/CTM)

A scoring technique for true-false tests is presented. The technique, paired item scoring, involves combining two statements and having the student select one of the four resultants possible: true-true, false-true, true-false, and false-false. The combined item is treated as a multiple choice item. (Author/JKS)

A report on the development, implementation, and evaluation of an inexpensive support system providing for file maintenance, administration and scoring of tests, and feedback to the instructor. (Author)

The responsibility for assessment in Australia has shifted from state education department and examining authorities to schools, teachers, and in some cases students. Variables operating in assessment procedures used by Australian schools and examination systems, and how the meaning of marks is communicated are described. National implications are…

A method for ordering persons and items when all responses are ordinal was developed and applied to several sets of questionnaire data (from undergraduates) and one set of archeological data. The method provides a possible nonparametric treatment of data usually treated by more traditional psychometric methods. (SLD)

Describes a study comparing the assessment of student work by seven teachers with the assessment done by 20 secondary assessors. (PK)

The advantages of a rule assessment approach to interpreting achievement test results were demonstrated using an S-P chart with coded error types. The problems of similar total test scores resulting from completely different misapprehensions, as well as correct answers resulting from incorrect rules of operation, were addressed using simulated…

Under the assumptions of classical measurement theory and the condition of normality, a formula is derived for the reliability of composite scores. The formula represents an extension of the Spearman-Brown formula to the case of truncated data. (Author/JAZ)

This study reexamines results reported by Angoff and Schrader regarding formula directions and rights directions for standardized tests. Methodological concerns are discussed and additional data analyses undertaken. Alternative interpretations of the data and suggestions for additional research are proposed. (Author/LMO)

Angoff and Schrader find serious statistical flaws in Albanese's index when applied to their data. After careful consideration of a reanalyses made by Albanese and interpretations, they stand firm in their original conclusion that formula scores are essentially invariant under different testing directions. (Author/LMO)

Using Raven Progressive Matrices Test items, this study developed an empirical measure of subjects' ability to create new problems. The relationship between this ability and problem solving skills was examined. A very low correlation was found between inventing and solving problems. Problem creation was more difficult than problem solving. (BS)

Bender Gestalt Test data from 60 severely emotionally handicapped and 60 normal children were computer digitized and scored traditionally. Reliability results from comparison of analysis techniques favored computer approach; criterion-related validity was unsuccessful for both scoring methods; and concurrent validity results indicated limited…

Part/Whole percentaging analysis is a simplified method of evaluating alternative policies or decisions with multiple goals measured on different dimensions. The aggregated percentages for each policy may be used to select the best policy, subset of policies, or for budget allocation across policies in proportion to their aggregated percentages.…