A comparative study of two standard-setting techniques

Authors

  • Abdalla Alsamdi

    Mu’tah University

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2007.35.4.479
Keywords:
Angoff method, Ebel method, standard setting, minimum passing score
Abstract

This study compares the Angoff method (1971) for setting standards with the Ebel method (1972), using a test in introductory psychology. Although results showed a significant difference in the minimum passing score obtained through these methods, results also showed strong evidence of agreement between both methods about the number of students classified as pass/fail. The Angoff method tended to be more stringent and produce a higher minimum passing score than the Ebel method.

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Published
2007-05-01
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Volume 35, 2007, Issue 4
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