Comparing the Validity of Automated and Human Scoring of Essays.

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Title: Comparing the Validity of Automated and Human Scoring of Essays.
Language: English
Authors: Powers, Donald E., Burstein, Jill C., Chodorow, Martin S.
Source: Journal of Educational Computing Research. 2002 26(4):407-425.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2002
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cost Effectiveness, Graduate Study, Intermode Differences, Performance Based Assessment, Scoring, Student Evaluation, Validity, Writing Evaluation, Writing Skills
ISSN: 0735-6331
Abstract: Discusses the validity of automated, or computer-based, scoring for improving the cost effectiveness of performance assessments and describes a study that examined the relationship of scores from a graduate level writing assessment to several independent, non-test indicators of examinee's writing skills, both for automated scores and for scores assigned by trained human readers. (Author/LRW)
Journal Code: CIJAPR2003
Entry Date: 2003
Accession Number: EJ657882
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Discusses the validity of automated, or computer-based, scoring for improving the cost effectiveness of performance assessments and describes a study that examined the relationship of scores from a graduate level writing assessment to several independent, non-test indicators of examinee's writing skills, both for automated scores and for scores assigned by trained human readers. (Author/LRW)
ISSN:0735-6331