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Automated Trait Scores for GRE Writing Tasks GRE

Author(s):
Attali, Yigal; Sinharay, Sandip
Publication Year:
2015
Report Number:
RR-15-15
Source:
ETS Research Report
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
16
Subject/Key Words:
Automated Scoring, Augmented Score, Alternative Feature Weighting Schemes, e-rater, Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Abstract

In addition, augmented trait scores, based on information from other trait scores, were also analyzed. The added value of all trait score variants was evaluated by comparing the ability to predict a particular trait score on one task from either the same trait score on the other task or the e-rater score on the other task. Results supported the use of trait scores and are discussed in terms of their contribution to the construct validity of e-rater as an alternative essay scoring method.

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