Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ699181
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jul-1
Pages: 15
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0748-1756
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Computerized Adaptive Testing for Effective and Efficient Measurement in Counseling and Education
Weiss, David J.
Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, v37 n2 p70 Jul 2004
Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) is described and compared with conventional tests, and its advantages summarized. Some item response theory concepts used in CAT are summarized and illustrated. The author describes the potential usefulness of CAT in counseling and education and reviews some current issues in the implementation of CAT.
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Computer Assisted Testing, Counselor Training, Testing, Comparative Analysis, Adaptive Testing, Psychology, Measures (Individuals), Educational Testing
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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