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Computer-Adaptive Sequential Testing

  • Richard M. Luecht
  • Ronald J. Nungester
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Test Form Module Level Item Bank Test Assembly Primary Pathway 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Richard M. Luecht
    • 1
    • 2
  • Ronald J. Nungester
    • 1
    • 2
  1. 1.University of North Carolina at GreensboroUSA
  2. 2.National Board of Medical ExaminersUSA

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