Incorporation of Content Balancing Requirements in Stratification Designs for Computerized Adaptive Testing

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TitleIncorporation of Content Balancing Requirements in Stratification Designs for Computerized Adaptive Testing
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsLeung, C-K, Chang, H-H, Hau, K-T
JournalEducational and Psychological Measurement
Volume63
Number2
Pagination257-70
Publication Languageeng
Accession NumberEJ672406
Keywordscomputerized adaptive testing
Abstract

Studied three stratification designs for computerized adaptive testing in conjunction with three well-developed content balancing methods. Simulation study results show substantial differences in item overlap rate and pool utilization among different methods. Recommends an optimal combination of stratification design and content balancing method. (SLD)