An Overview of the Uses of Computer-Based Assessment and Diagnosis.

Sandals, Lauran H.

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ERIC Number: EJ447468

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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An Overview of the Uses of Computer-Based Assessment and Diagnosis.

Sandals, Lauran H.

Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, v21 n1 p67-78 Spr 1992

Presents an overview of the applications of microcomputer-based assessment and diagnosis for both educational and psychological placement and interventions. Advantages of computer-based assessment (CBA) over paper-based testing practices are described, the history of computer testing is reviewed, and the construct validity of computer-based tests is discussed. (17 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Testing, Construct Validity, Educational Testing, Microcomputers, Problems, Psychological Testing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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