Methods for improving test efficiency and accuracy in a computer adaptive test (CAT)
US10529245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B7/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for test item selection is provided that includes a computer implemented test battery having at least two or more sections with a plurality of test items. An ability estimate is calculated from an earlier section(s) of the at least two or more sections and an initial item and subsequent items for a subsequent section are selected from the plurality of test items based upon the ability estimate(s) from the earlier section(s). Use of a more informative initial ability estimate in the item selection process can improve interim ability estimation accuracy and item selection efficiency while keeping item exposure and item usage rates at acceptable levels.
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