Submitted by Cliff Donath on Sun, 07/10/2011 - 07:30
Title | Methodologic trends in the healthcare professions: computer adaptive and computer simulation testing |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1996 |
Authors | Forker, JE, McDonald, ME |
Journal | Nurse Education |
Volume | 21 |
Edition | 1996/07/01 |
Number | 4 |
Pagination | 13-4 |
Date Published | Jul-Aug |
Publication Language | eng |
ISBN Number | 0363-3624 (Print)0363-3624 (Linking) |
Accession Number | 8718152 |
Keywords | *Clinical Competence, *Computer Simulation, Computer-Assisted Instruction/*methods, Educational Measurement/*methods, Humans |
Abstract | Assessing knowledge and performance on computer is rapidly becoming a common phenomenon in testing and measurement. Computer adaptive testing presents an individualized test format in accordance with the examinee's ability level. The efficiency of the testing process enables a more precise estimate of performance, often with fewer items than traditional paper-and-pencil testing methodologies. Computer simulation testing involves performance-based, or authentic, assessment of the examinee's clinical decision-making abilities. The authors discuss the trends in assessing performance through computerized means and the application of these methodologies to community-based nursing practice. |