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  • Psychometrics

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  • Fluid reasoning (Gf) assessments often lack figural tests measuring lower-order process factors concurrently.
  • Existing Gf tests may not simultaneously assess multiple process factors effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Multidimensional Induction-Deduction Computerized Adaptive Test (MID-CAT) for measuring two key process factors of fluid reasoning.
  • To develop a flexible, efficient, and freely accessible instrument for non-commercial use.

Main Methods:

  • Developed 530 items for the MID-CAT.
  • Administered items to a sample of 2,247 participants.
  • Utilized the Rasch model for item fitting and calibration.

Main Results:

  • The final item pool demonstrated a broad difficulty range, enabling precise ability measurement across diverse test-takers.
  • Simulation studies confirmed MID-CAT's superior measurement efficiency compared to unidimensional CATs or fixed-item tests.

Conclusions:

  • The MID-CAT is a precisely calibrated instrument for assessing fluid reasoning process factors.
  • The developed MID-CAT offers enhanced measurement efficiency and potential for future research applications.