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Audio – Why, When, and How to Use This Item Type

December 16, 2016  | By  | 

Overview In a typical Audio (AU) item a sound file is included within the stem of a multiple choice item,... View Article




Subject Matter Experts – Managing them as a Valuable Asset

December 13, 2016  | By  | 

Co-authored by Vincent Lima and David Cox. In addition to their mission critical human capital contributions, Subject Matter Experts (SME’s)... View Article




Write Item Variants to Save Money and Improve Test Quality

December 6, 2016  | By  | 

An item variant is simply a new test item that is based on an existing test item. Writing item variants... View Article




Today’s Leaders for Tomorrow’s Credentials

November 9, 2016  | By  | 

When looking to create a new credential and subsequent exam, one would seek assistance from a leader in the industry. A... View Article




Microcredentials: Insights from Several Organizations

October 19, 2016  | By  | 

  During the recent E-ATP conference, Dr. Reed Castle and I had the opportunity to talk with participants about their... View Article




What is Measurement Error and What is its Relationship to Reliability?

October 13, 2016  | By  | 

When discussing the statistical properties of an exam, one may hear the term “error” or measurement error used by psychometricians.... View Article




ISO/IEC 17024 Implementation Around the World

October 6, 2016  | By  | 

ISO/IEC 17024: Conformity Assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons was originally published by the International Organization... View Article




First, Second and Third Party: What Does it Mean in Certification of Persons?

September 28, 2016  | By  | 

ISO/IEC 17024 Conformity Assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons is a standard designed to be used... View Article




Multiple Choice Items – Can You Guess for Success?

September 23, 2016  | By  | 

Co-authored by Joy Matthews-López and David Cox One of the most common criticisms of the standard multiple-choice (MC) item format... View Article




Know Your Certification Program’s Risks and Vulnerabilities

September 14, 2016  | By  | 

It all starts so innocently.  You want to develop a certification program to do something good—elevate the status of your... View Article