Accession Number:

AD0650668

Title:

CYBERNETIC TESTING

Descriptive Note:

Rept. for Nov 1963-May 1965

Corporate Author:

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DIV L G HANSCOM FIELD MA DECISION SCIENCES LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Shuford, Emir H. , Jr

Report Date:

1967-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

36.0

Abstract:

This report presents a concrete realization of an admissible probability measurement procedure utilizing a computer-driven scope and light pen. This particular technique is appropriate for all multiple-choice type of testing. Empirical results are reported from an analogous pencil-and-paper realization of the same admissible probability measurement procedure. These results indicate a marked superiority for admissible probability measurement over traditional multiple-choice testing. It is suggested that further gains can be obtained by using admissible probability measurement procedures to sequentially test the scope of knowledge of a student.

Descriptors:

• *MEASURE THEORY
• *PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION
• *TEACHING METHODS
• COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• CYBERNETICS
• PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS
• REACTION(PSYCHOLOGY)
• STUDENTS

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History
• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE