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Pilot Testing the Chinese Version of the ETS Proficiency Profile Critical Thinking Test

Author(s):
Liu, Ou Lydia; Mao, Liyang; Zhao, Tingting; Yang, Yi; Xu, Jun; Wang, Zhen
Publication Year:
2016
Report Number:
RR-16-37
Source:
ETS Research Report
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
13
Subject/Key Words:
Pilot Test, ETS Proficiency Profile Critical Thinking, Chinese Tests, Critical Thinking, Psychometrics, College Students, Student Learning Outcomes, Outcomes Assessment, Higher Education

Abstract

We pilot tested the EPP–Chinese test with students from a university in China. Results suggest that (a) the test is unidimensional and therefore is sufficient to report a total score from a practical standpoint; (b) the total score reliability is satisfactory; (c) most items showed moderate correlations with the total score, but the translation of one item needs additional revision; (d) the test is correlated with related constructs (e.g., the Chinese college entrance examination and a national English test); and (e) no item showed differential item functioning or was found to be biased toward any subgroup. In summary, the Chinese version of the critical thinking test showed potential as a suitable assessment tool for Chinese college students.

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