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A Theoretical Study of the Measurement Effectiveness of Flexilevel Tests

Author(s):
Lord, Frederic M.
Publication Year:
1971
Report Number:
RB-71-06
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
29
Subject/Key Words:
Office of Naval Research, Comparative Analysis, Flexilevel Test, Item Analysis, Measurement Techniques, Psychometrics, Test Reviews

Abstract

A flexilevel test is found to be inferior to a peaked conventional test for measuring examinees in the middle of the ability range, superior for examinees at the extremes. Throughout the entire range of ability, a flexilevel test is much superior to any conventional test that attempts to provide accurate measurement at both extremes. See also ERIC ED 042 813. (Author)

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