Classical item and test analysis with graphics: The ViSta-CITA program |
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Authors: | Rubén Daniel Ledesma J Gabriel Molina |
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Institution: | (1) National Conference of Bar Examiners, Madison, WI |
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Abstract: | Current advances in test development theory have mostly been influenced by item response theory. Notwithstanding this, classical
test theory still plays a major part in the development of tests for applied educational and behavioral research. This article
describes ViSta-CITA, a computer program that implements a set of classical item and test analysis methods that incorporate
innovative graphics whose aim is to provide deeper insight into analysis results. Such an aim is achieved through the SpreadPlot,
a graphical method designed to display multiple, simultaneous, interactive views of the analysis results. It behaves on a
dynamic basis, so that users’ changes (e.g., selecting a subset of items) are automatically updated in the graphical windows
showing the analysis results. Moreover, ViSta-CITA is freely available, and its code is open to modifications or additions
by the user. Features such as these constitute useful tools for research and teaching purposes related to test development. |
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