Comparing In-Class and Out-of-Class Computer-Based Tests to Traditional Paper-and-Pencil Tests in Introductory Psychology Courses

• Published in: Teaching of Psychology Vol. 38; no. 4; pp. 282 - 287
• Main Author: Frein, Scott T.
• Format: Book Review Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.10.2011; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: College Students; Comparative Analysis; Computer Assisted Testing; Experiments; Introductory Courses; Psychology; Scores; Student Attitudes; Students; Test methods; Test Results; Testing; Tests; paper-and-pencil testing; computer-based testing; test mode effect

This article describes three experiments comparing paper-and-pencil tests (PPTs) to computer-based tests (CBTs) in terms of test method preferences and student performance. In Experiment 1, students took tests using three methods: PPT in class, CBT in class, and CBT at the time and place of their ch...