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  • Psychometrics
  • Educational Measurement
  • Statistical Modeling

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  • Multistage testing (MST) presents practical benefits over traditional computerized adaptive testing (CAT).
  • A key limitation of MST is its reduced adaptability compared to CAT.
  • Current MST designs often use a fixed routing stage, limiting adaptive item selection across test sections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel framework for multistage testing with intersectional routing (MST-ISR).
  • To assess the performance of MST-ISR across various conditions, including different MST structures, score distributions, and regression models.
  • To determine if MST-ISR can enhance measurement efficiency and test optimality.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a new framework for multistage testing incorporating intersectional routing (ISR).
  • Simulation studies were conducted to evaluate MST-ISR under diverse conditions.
  • Analysis included varying MST structures, inter-section score correlations, and regression models for routing.

Main Results:

  • The proposed MST with ISR approach demonstrated improved measurement efficiency.
  • Test optimality was enhanced, particularly for tests of shorter lengths.
  • The effectiveness of ISR varied based on MST structure and the correlation between test sections.

Conclusions:

  • MST with ISR offers a viable approach to increase adaptability within multistage testing frameworks.
  • This method can optimize test construction and improve measurement precision, especially for concise assessments.
  • Further research can explore the application of MST-ISR in various testing contexts.