Rapid guessing differs from solution behavior as a form of test-taker disengagement¶
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q1 i? Rapid guessing is distinguishable from solution behavior, and test disengagement has implications for how scores should be managed. → Steven Wise 2019
Evidence¶
Steven Wise 2019¶
Steven Wise, Megan Kuhfeld. (2019). What happens when test takers disengage? Understanding and addressing rapid guessing. NWEA Research brief. https://www.nwea.org/research/publication/what-happens-when-test-takers-disengage-understanding-and-addressing-rapid-guessing/
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The brief's own description states its focus: "How does rapid-guessing differ from solution behavior?" and that the research provides insight into test disengagement and its management in scoring. No data, statistics, or study design are printed on the page.
"How does rapid-guessing differ from solution behavior? Research provides insight into test disengagement and how disengagement should be managed in scoring."
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Related Claims¶
- Rapid guesses on computer-based tests reflect a construct-irrelevant response process rather than the tested knowledge, skills, and abilities — related
- Rapid-guessing behavior can distort test scores and adversely affect measurement — a narrower finding that bears on this claim
- E-M scoring leaves residual score distortion, suggesting some disengaged test responses are nonrapid rather than rapid guesses — related
- A method for identifying partial test-taking engagement is validated, with effort-moderated scores to be interpreted cautiously when partial engagement is indicated — related
- Rapid-guessing behavior on an adaptive achievement test is inconsistent with an absorbing state model of unmotivated test taking — related
- Computer-based test advantages can be used to manage the effects of disengagement as a construct-irrelevant factor — related
- Rapid guessing can be identified from item-level response time, and its proper interpretation depends on contextual requirements — related
- Computer-based test advantages can be used to manage the effects of cheating as a construct-irrelevant factor — related
- Computer-based tests provide unique advantages that can be used to control construct-irrelevant factors threatening test score validity — related
- Differing response styles create a construct-irrelevant source of bias that distorts fundamental inferences made from survey data — related
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Rapid guessing differs from solution behavior as a form of test-taker disengagement |
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Rapid guessing differs from solution behavior as a form of test-taker disengagement |
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2019 |
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