title: Evaluation of a networked self-testing program.
abstract: The use of a computerized, multiple-choice test bank to present practice and assessment tests on a network was evaluated with 46 men and 119 women from a first-year class in psychology. A correlation of .65 (p < .001) between scores on a traditional paper-and-pencil test and scores on a computerized test provided some validity for the computerized assessment. Regression analysis showed that ability (previous academic performance) and motivation (number of practice tests taken) accounted for 73% of the explained variance in computerized test scores. Sex differences did not enter the regression equation significantly.
authors.affiliation: School of Psychology, Massey University, New Zealand. D.Clarke@massey.ac.nz
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Clarke
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003197:Computer Literacy; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012647:Self-Assessment; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*