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Rubén Daniel Ledesma¹, J Gabriel Molina

¹Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Mar del Plata, Argentina. rdledesma@gmail.com

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ViSta-CITA is a free, open-source program enhancing classical test theory analysis with interactive graphics. It offers deeper insights into test development data for research and teaching.

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Area of Science:

Educational Measurement
Psychometrics
Behavioral Research

Background:

Item response theory (IRT) dominates test development theory.
Classical test theory (CTT) remains crucial for applied educational and behavioral research.
Existing CTT analysis tools may lack advanced visualization capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce ViSta-CITA, a novel software for classical test theory analysis.
Enhance understanding of test analysis results through innovative graphical methods.
Provide a freely accessible and modifiable tool for researchers and educators.

Main Methods:

Description of ViSta-CITA software.
Implementation of classical item and test analysis methods.
Utilization of the SpreadPlot graphical method for dynamic, multi-view analysis.
Interactive features allowing real-time updates based on user selections.

Main Results:

ViSta-CITA provides deeper insights into test analysis results via the SpreadPlot.
The dynamic nature of SpreadPlot allows for interactive exploration of data.
User modifications are automatically reflected in analysis visualizations.
The software is freely available with open-source code.

Conclusions:

ViSta-CITA offers a valuable, innovative tool for classical test theory applications.
Its graphical and interactive features facilitate enhanced data interpretation.
The program serves as a useful resource for both test development research and educational purposes.