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Adaptive Testing
Advantages of adaptive testing
By making the test more intelligent, adaptive testing provides a wide range of advantages. However, the development of an adaptive test is a very complex process that requires substantial expertise in item response theory (IRT) and CAT simulation research. Our Ph.D. psychometricians can provide your organization with the requisite experience to implement adaptive testing and help your organization benefit from the advantages below. Contact us or read this white paper to learn more.
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Shorter tests, anywhere from a 50% to 90% reduction; reduces cost, examinee fatigue, and item exposure
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More precise scores
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More control of score precision (accuracy)
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Greater test security because everyone is not seeing the same form
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A better experience for examinees, as they only see items relevant for them, providing an appropriate challenge
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The better experience can lead to increased examinee motivation
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Immediate score reporting
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More frequent retesting is possible; minimize practice effects
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Individual pacing of tests; examinees move at their own speed
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On-demand testing can reduce printing, scheduling, and other paper-based concerns
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Storing results in a database immediately makes data management easier
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Computerized testing facilitates the use of multimedia in items