Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development articles from July 2004

Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development archives from July 2004

Editorial comments for the special issue on the use of technology in assessment.(Articles)(Editorial)
July 1, 2004... Two forces important to assessment have been converging to create a significant revolution in education. The first is high-stakes testing and the accompanying reform movement, and the second is the continually increased presence and capability...

Computerized adaptive testing for effective and efficient measurement in counseling and education.
July 1, 2004... Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) is described and compared with conventional tests, and its advantages summarized. Some item response theory concepts used in CAT are summarized and illustrated. The author describes the potential usefulness...

A comparison study of the paper-and-pencil, personal computer, and internet versions of Holland's Self-Directed Search.
July 1, 2004... The authors examined the extent to which the Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional scales and 3-point codes of the Self-Directed Search may be considered statistically and practically equivalent across 3...

The online and face-to-face counseling attitudes scales: a validation study.
July 1, 2004... This article reports on the development of measures of attitudes toward online and face-to-face counseling. Overall, participants expressed more favorable evaluations of face-to-face counseling than of online counseling. Significant...

Assessment and technology--allies in educational reform: an overview of issues for counselors and educators.
July 1, 2004... Because technology is more prevalent and accessible for use in assessment, this article highlights what counselors and educators need to know when considering the use of computers and the Internet for that purpose. The article concludes with...