Controlling construct-irrelevant factors through computer-based testing: disengagement, anxiety, & cheating

Education Inquiry

Steven L. Wise¹ 

[1] NWEA;

关键词: Computer-based testing;    construct-irrelevant factors;    test-taking engagement;    test anxiety;   

DOI  :  10.1080/20004508.2018.1490127

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

A decision of whether to move from paper-and-pencil to computer-based tests is based largely on a careful weighing of the potential benefits of a change against its costs, disadvantages, and challenges. This paper briefly discusses the trade-offs involved in making such a transition, and then focuses on a relatively unexplored benefit of computer-based tests – the control of construct-irrelevant factors that can threaten test score validity. Several unique advantages provided by computer-based tests are described, and how these advantages can be used to manage the effects of several common construct-irrelevant factors is discussed. Ultimately, the potential for expanded control may prove to be one of the most important benefits of computer-based tests.

【 授权许可】

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