Analysen zum Zeitverhalten bei computergestützten adaptiven Intelligenz-Lerntests [Analysis of item response latencies in computer-aided adaptive intelligence learning ability tests]

Beckmann, J.F.; Guthke, J.; Vahle, H.

Abstract

A study is reported in which 1435 pupils of grade levels 5-9 performed so-called adaptive computer-assisted intelligence learning tests using multiple choice and free responses. Item response times were analyzed. Contrary to evidence in the literature, it was found that wrong responses did not generally take more time than correct responses. During the course of the test, efficient subjects adapted themselves better to the increasing item complexity, and towards the end of the test they took more time on items than did the weak performers. Only the former took more time on wrong responses than they did on correct ones. It can be inferred that generalizations about item response latencies in intelligence tests cannot be made unless subject parameters (e.g., achievement level), item parameters (e.g., degree of difficulty) and finally the perspective of analysis (e.g. aggregative vs. process-oriented, item- vs. person-oriented) are taken into consideration.

Citation

Beckmann, J., Guthke, J., & Vahle, H. (1997). Analysen zum Zeitverhalten bei computergestützten adaptiven Intelligenz-Lerntests [Analysis of item response latencies in computer-aided adaptive intelligence learning ability tests]. Diagnostica, 43(1), 40-62

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 1997
• Deposit Date: Jun 12, 2014
• Journal: Diagnostica
• Print ISSN: 0012-1924
• Electronic ISSN: 2190-622X
• Publisher: Hogrefe
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 43
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 40-62
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1450151