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Securely Transitioning to Virtual Exams
PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS In TIPS on August 3, 2021 Securely Transitioning to Virtual Exams Key Takeaway Protocols and security functions for virtual, remotely proctored high-stakes exams can be replicated…
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Assessing Reliability and Validity
PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS In TIPS on May 5, 2020 Assessing Reliability and Validity Key Takeaway Through careful consideration of the strengths and limitations of the CTT and IRT models,…
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PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS In TIPS on November 5, 2019 Score Applicability and Retakes Key Takeaway While it may be considered ethical and fair to permit retakes for an examination,…
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PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS In TIPS on September 20, 2019 Building a Competency Assessment Key Takeaway Connecting education and assessment to a publicly accessible competency document will build public confidence…
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TIPS In TIPS on February 27, 2018 i-Assess: Evaluating the impact of electronic data capture for OSCE Tablet-based assessments offer benefits over scannable-paper assessments; however, there is little known…
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