Methods for Measuring Speededness: Chronology, Classification, and Ensuing Research and Development. Research Report. ETS RR-21-22
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| Title: | Methods for Measuring Speededness: Chronology, Classification, and Ensuing Research and Development. Research Report. ETS RR-21-22 |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cintron, Dakota W. |
| Source: | ETS Research Report Series. Dec 2021. |
| Availability: | Educational Testing Service. Rosedale Road, MS19-R Princeton, NJ 08541. Tel: 609-921-9000; Fax: 609-734-5410; e-mail: RDweb@ets.org; Web site: https://www.ets.org/research/policy_research_reports/ets |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 36 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Information Analyses |
| Descriptors: | Classification, Research and Development, Timed Tests, Guessing (Tests), Item Response Theory, Test Wiseness, Pacing, Reaction Time, Measurement, Test Items |
| ISSN: | 2330-8516 |
| Abstract: | The extent to which a test's time limit alters a test taker's performance is known as speededness. The manifestation of speededness, or speeded behavior on a test, can be in the form of random guessing, leaving a substantial proportion of test items unanswered, or rushed test-taking behavior in general. Speeded responses do not depend solely on a test taker's ability and are therefore not appropriate for traditional item response theory. The literature on measuring the extent of speededness on a test is extensive and dates back over a halfcentury. Yet, simple rules of thumb for measuring speededness, dating back until at least Swineford in 1949, are still in operation--for example, 80% of the candidates reach the last item. The purpose of this research report is to provide a chronology and classification of methods for measuring speededness and to discuss ensuing research and development in measuring speededness. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1340984 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The extent to which a test's time limit alters a test taker's performance is known as speededness. The manifestation of speededness, or speeded behavior on a test, can be in the form of random guessing, leaving a substantial proportion of test items unanswered, or rushed test-taking behavior in general. Speeded responses do not depend solely on a test taker's ability and are therefore not appropriate for traditional item response theory. The literature on measuring the extent of speededness on a test is extensive and dates back over a halfcentury. Yet, simple rules of thumb for measuring speededness, dating back until at least Swineford in 1949, are still in operation--for example, 80% of the candidates reach the last item. The purpose of this research report is to provide a chronology and classification of methods for measuring speededness and to discuss ensuing research and development in measuring speededness. |
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| ISSN: | 2330-8516 |
