Computer-Adaptive Testing Has Been Found to

question 157

Multiple Choice

Computer-adaptive testing has been found to

• A) reduce by as much half the number of test items administered.
• B) increase the number of test items administered by as much as double.
• C) increase measurement error but within tolerable limits.
• D) increase inter-item consistency by as much as 50%.

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