Interactions Between Termination Criteria and Ability Estimators in Computerized Adaptive Testing
Educational and Psychological Measurement
Published online on June 11, 2026
Abstract
Educational and Psychological Measurement, Ahead of Print.
Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) aims to optimize measurement by tailoring item administration to individual examinees. The efficiency and precision of a CAT heavily depend on the choice of ability (θ) estimator and the termination criterion (stopping ...
Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) aims to optimize measurement by tailoring item administration to individual examinees. The efficiency and precision of a CAT heavily depend on the choice of ability (θ) estimator and the termination criterion (stopping ...