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D E Clarke1

  • 1School of Psychology, Massey University, New Zealand. D.Clarke@massey.ac.nz

Psychological Reports
|April 25, 2000
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Computerized testing offers a valid alternative to traditional exams in psychology education. Student ability and motivation significantly predict performance on digital assessments, with no significant sex differences observed.

Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Psychometric Assessment
  • Digital Learning Technologies

Background:

  • Traditional paper-and-pencil tests are standard for academic assessment.
  • The integration of computer-based testing presents an alternative for evaluation.
  • Evaluating the efficacy and validity of computerized assessment tools is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the validity and predictive factors of a computerized, multiple-choice test bank for psychology students.
  • To compare computerized test scores with traditional paper-and-pencil test results.
  • To identify key predictors of student performance in a digital assessment environment.

Main Methods:

  • A computerized test bank was used for practice and assessment in a first-year psychology course.

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  • 165 students (46 men, 119 women) participated in the study.
  • Correlational and regression analyses were employed to assess validity and predictors.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant positive correlation (.65, p < .001) was found between computerized and paper-and-pencil test scores, supporting the validity of the digital assessment.
    • Student ability (previous academic performance) and motivation (practice test frequency) explained 73% of the variance in computerized test scores.
    • No significant sex differences were found to influence computerized test scores.

    Conclusions:

    • Computerized assessment tools demonstrate validity comparable to traditional methods in psychology education.
    • Academic ability and engagement with practice materials are strong predictors of success in computerized testing.
    • Digital assessment platforms offer a reliable and equitable evaluation method for diverse student populations.