Affiliation:
1. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2. SA, St. Paul, MN, USA
3. Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Abstract
A computerized adaptive testing (CAT) solution for tests with multidimensional pairwise-comparison (MPC) items, aiming to measure career interest, value, and personality, is rare. This paper proposes new item selection and exposure control methods for CAT with dichotomous and polytomous MPC items and present simulation study results. The results show that the procedures are effective in selecting items and controlling within-person statement exposure with no loss of efficiency. Implications are discussed in two applications of the proposed CAT procedures: a work attitude test with dichotomous MPC items and a career interest assessment with polytomous MPC items.
Funder
Faculty of Education in the University of Hong Kong
Subject
Psychology (miscellaneous),Social Sciences (miscellaneous)