A Score Comparability Study for the NBDHE: Paper–Pencil Versus Computer Versions. (June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tsai, Tsung-Hsun; Shin, Chingwei David
• Is Part Of: Evaluation & the health professions. Volume 36:Number 2(2013)
• Page Start: 228
• Page End: 239
• Publication Date: 2013-06
• Subjects: comparability -- validity -- NBDHE -- factor analytic approach -- Rasch IRT model -- beta-binomial model; Medical care -- Evaluation -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Ability testing -- Periodicals; 362.105
• DOI: 10.1177/0163278712445203
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-2787

Abstract

This study evaluated the comparability of a paper–pencil (PP) version and two computer-based (CB) versions of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. Comparability was evaluated by validity and psychometric criteria. Data were collected from the following resources: (1) 4, 560 candidates enrolled in accredited dental hygiene programs who took the PP version in the Spring 2009, (2) 973 and 1, 033 candidates enrolled in accredited dental hygiene programs who took two separate CB versions in 2009, and (3) the survey data from 2, 486 candidates who took the CB versions in 2009. The results from the PP and CB versions were found to be comparable on several criteria.