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Xueying Tang¹, Zhi Wang², Qiwei He³

¹University of Arizona, Tucson, USA.

|June 24, 2020

Summary

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Analyzing computer-based assessment data, this study extracts latent variables from response processes. These variables capture more problem-solving information than traditional responses, improving prediction accuracy.

Keywords:

PIAAC log file analysis multidimensional scaling response process

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Area of Science:

Educational Measurement
Data Science
Psychometrics

Background:

Computer-based interactive assessments generate detailed response process data.
Analyzing these high-dimensional, nonstandard log files presents significant challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop methods for extracting meaningful information from response process data.
To explore the utility of latent variables derived from process data for understanding problem-solving.

Main Methods:

Utilized a multidimensional scaling framework for exploratory analysis.
Developed a dissimilarity measure to compare response processes.
Applied methods to simulated and real data from PIAAC 2012 (Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies).

Main Results:

Extracted latent variables retain substantial information from the response process.
These latent variables demonstrate reasonable interpretability.
Process data significantly outperforms traditional binary responses in out-of-sample prediction.

Conclusions:

Latent variable extraction from response process data is a viable method for educational assessment analysis.
Response process data offers richer insights into problem-solving than binary outcomes alone.
This approach enhances the predictive power of educational assessments.