Computer adaptive sequential testing
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Computer-adaptive sequential testing (CAST) is another term for multistage testing
. A CAST test is a type of computer-adaptive test
or computerized classification test
that uses pre-defined groups of items called testlets rather than operating at the level of individual items. CAST is a term introduced by psychometricians
working for the National Board of Medical Examiners. In CAST, the testlets are referred to as panels.
Multistage testing
Multistage testing is an algorithm-based approach to administering tests. It is very similar to computer-adaptive testing in that items are interactively selected for each examinee by the algorithm, but rather than selecting individual items, groups of items are selected, building the test in stages...
. A CAST test is a type of computer-adaptive test
Computer-adaptive test
Computerized adaptive testing is a form of computer-based test that adapts to the examinee's ability level. For this reason, it has also been called tailored testing.-How CAT works:...
or computerized classification test
Computerized classification test
A computerized classification test refers to, as its name would suggest, a test that is administered by computer for the purpose of classifying examinees. The most common CCT is a mastery test where the test classifies examinees as "Pass" or "Fail," but the term also includes tests that classify...
that uses pre-defined groups of items called testlets rather than operating at the level of individual items. CAST is a term introduced by psychometricians
Psychometrics
Psychometrics is the field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement, which includes the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, personality traits, and educational measurement...
working for the National Board of Medical Examiners. In CAST, the testlets are referred to as panels.