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ERIC Number: EJ270267
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Nov
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Criterion-Referenced Tests in Science: An Investigation of Reliability, Validity, and Standards-Setting.
Lang, Harry G.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v19 n8 p665-74 Nov 1982
Reliability, validity, and standards-setting procedure for a criterion-referenced test (Test of Metric Skills) were examined for use in science curricula. Results indicate a number of factors influencing test reliability/validity and that science teachers need to be aware of these factors to enhance accuracy of their judgments. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Criterion Referenced Tests, Higher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Tests, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Standard Setting (Scoring), Test Reliability, Test Validity
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research