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Implementing the Graduate Management Admission Test Computerized Adaptive Test

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Wise and Kingsbury (2000) argue that the success of an adaptive testing program is a function of how well the various practical issues are addressed. Decisions must be made with regard to test specifications, item selection algorithms, pool design and rotation, ability estimation, pretesting, item analysis, database design, and data security. The test sponsor is ultimately responsible for each of these decisions and must work closely with the vendor to assure that the sponsor interests are met.

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  1. Graduate Management Admission Council, 1600 Tysons Boulevard, Ste. 1400, McLean, VA, 22102, USA

    Lawrence M. Rudner

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  1. CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC, Ryan Ranch Road 20, Monterey, 93940, U.S.A.

    Wim J. van der Linden

  2. Fac. Behavioural Sciences, Twente University, Enschede, Netherlands

    Cees A.W. Glas

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Rudner, L.M. (2009). Implementing the Graduate Management Admission Test Computerized Adaptive Test. In: van der Linden, W., Glas, C. (eds) Elements of Adaptive Testing. Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-85461-8_8

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