Evaluation of Informal Logic Competence. Rational Thinking Reports Number 3

Evaluation of Informal Logic Competence. Rational Thinking Reports Number 3 [electronic resource] / Thomas N. Tomko and Robert H. Ennis.

A discussion of evaluating informal logic competence centers on the identification of currently available tests and on a description of test theory, to aid in test selection. The following concepts in test theory are discussed: norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests, true scores, reliability...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ERIC)
Main Author: Tomko, Thomas N.
Corporate Author: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Bureau of Educational Research
Other Authors: Ennis, Robert H.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1979.
Subjects:
Cognitive Tests.
Criterion Referenced Tests.
Critical Thinking.
Educational Testing.
Evaluation Methods.
Logical Thinking.
Norm Referenced Tests.
State of the Art Reviews.
Test Construction.
Test Reliability.
Test Reviews.
Test Selection.
Test Validity.
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Summary:A discussion of evaluating informal logic competence centers on the identification of currently available tests and on a description of test theory, to aid in test selection. The following concepts in test theory are discussed: norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests, true scores, reliability, validity, test selection and evaluation, test construction, and test format. The use of tests to assess student performance and in various experimental designs is also explained, as well as responsive evaluation, semi-structured evaluation, surveys and questionnaires, and longitudinal follow-up studies. (MH)
Item Description:ERIC Document Number: ED183589.
Physical Description:55 p.

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