Response time effort: A new measure of examinee motivation in computer-based tests

被引:347
作者
Wise, SL [1 ]
Kong, XJ [1 ]
机构
[1] James Madison Univ, Ctr Assessment & Res Studies, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 USA
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10.1207/s15324818ame1802_2
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
When low-stakes assessments are administered, the degree to which examinees give their best effort is often unclear, complicating the validity and interpretation of the resulting test scores. This study introduces a new method, based on item response time, for measuring examinee test-taking effort on computer-based test items. This measure, termed response time effort (RTE), is based on the hypothesis that when administered an item, unmotivated examinees will answer too quickly (i.e., before they have time to read and fully consider the item). Psychometric characteristics of RTE scores were empirically investigated and supportive evidence for score reliability and validity was found. Potential applications of RTE scores and their implications are discussed.
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页数:21
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