Computer‐based Testing

Encyclopedia of Statistics in Behavioral SciencePublished 15 April 2005

Tim Davey

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TL;DR

Some of the advantages of CBTs relative to conventional paper and pencil tests are detailed, and some of the methods used for test administration and scoring are described.

Abstract

Abstract Most broadly defined, computer‐based tests (CBTs) include not just tests administered on computers or workstations but also exams delivered via telephones, PDAs, and other electronic devices. There have been three main reasons for test developers to move beyond conventional paper and pencil administration. The first is to change the nature of what is being measured. The second is to improve measurement precision or efficiency. The third is to make test administration more convenient for examinees, test sponsors, or both. This entry details some of the advantages of CBTs relative to conventional paper and pencil tests, and describes some of the methods used for test administration and scoring.

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