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  • Educational measurement
  • Psychometrics
  • Statistical decision theory

Background:

  • Targeted double scoring is used to reduce the scoring burden in mastery tests.
  • Existing strategies for targeted double scoring may not be optimal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate a statistical decision theory approach for targeted double scoring.
  • To identify potential improvements in existing targeted double scoring strategies for mastery tests.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized statistical decision theory principles.
  • Applied the approach to data from an operational mastery test.

Main Results:

  • The proposed approach can evaluate existing targeted double scoring strategies.
  • A refinement of the current strategy was identified.
  • Substantial cost savings are achievable through strategy refinement.

Conclusions:

  • Statistical decision theory offers a robust framework for optimizing targeted double scoring.
  • Refining targeted double scoring strategies can lead to significant cost efficiencies in educational testing.