Using response-time constraints to control for differential speededness in computerized adaptive testing

Willem J. van der Linden; David J. Scrams; Deborah L. Schnipke

doi:10.1177/01466219922031329

Using response-time constraints to control for differential speededness in computerized adaptive testing

Willem J. van der Linden, David J. Scrams, Deborah L. Schnipke

Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences

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Abstract

An item-selection algorithm is proposed for neutralizing the differential effects of time limits on computerized adaptive test scores. The method is based on a statistical model for distributions of examinees’ response times on items in a bank that is updated each time an item is administered. Predictions from the model are used as constraints in a 0-1 linear programming model for constrained adaptive testing that maximizes the accuracy of the trait estimator. The method is demonstrated empirically using an item bank from the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.

Original language	Undefined
Pages (from-to)	195-210
Number of pages	15
Journal	Applied psychological measurement
Volume	23
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/01466219922031329
Publication status	Published - 1999

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