Effects of Applying Different Time Limits to a Proposed GRE Writing Test.

Powers, Donald E.; Fowles, Mary E.

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Publication Date: 1996

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Effects of Applying Different Time Limits to a Proposed GRE Writing Test.

Powers, Donald E.; Fowles, Mary E.

Journal of Educational Measurement, v33 n4 p433-52 Win 1996

Approximately 300 prospective graduate students each wrote two essays for the Graduate Record Examinations in 40-minute and 60-minute time periods. Analysis revealed that performance was, on average, significantly better with the 60-minute limit. There was no interaction between self-described test-taking style (fast versus slow) and time limits. (SLD)

Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, College Students, Essay Tests, Higher Education, Performance Factors, Test Construction, Timed Tests, Writing Tests

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