Latent Trait Measurement Calibrations for the Finding Embedded Figures Test

This study applied one-parameter latent trait measurement theory to investigate the measurement characteristics of both forms of a multiple-choice measure of field-independence--the Finding Embedded Figures Test (FEFT). The FEFT has a multiple-choice format that may facilitate administration and sco...

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Main Authors Melancon, Janet G, Thompson, Bruce
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published 15.10.1988
Subjects
Calibration
College Students
Embedded Figures Test
Field Dependence Independence
Group Embedded Figures Test
Higher Education
Latent Trait Theory
Multiple Choice Tests
Psychometrics
Test Validity
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Summary:This study applied one-parameter latent trait measurement theory to investigate the measurement characteristics of both forms of a multiple-choice measure of field-independence--the Finding Embedded Figures Test (FEFT). The FEFT has a multiple-choice format that may facilitate administration and scoring in comparison with use of supply-format tests such as the Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT). Analysis was based on data provided by 302 students enrolled in mathematics courses at a university in the southern United States. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of four conditions: (1) GEFT and Form A FEFT (n=70); (2) GEFT and Form B FEFT (n=77); (3) Form A FEFT completion followed by Form B (n=76); and (4) Form B FEFT completion followed by Form A (n=79). Results suggest that the FEFT forms provide data with reasonable psychometric integrity. In addition to presenting results associated with the FEFT forms, the paper also provides a model for presenting and interpreting Rasch latent trait results. A 52-item reference list is provided. Seven data tables and 15 figures conclude the document. (TJH)