Computerized adaptive test strategies for the matrix reasoning subtest of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 4th Edition (WAIS-IV).

IF 4.6 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, BIOMATERIALS
ACS Applied Bio Materials Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Epub Date: 2023-07-21 DOI:10.1017/S1355617723000401
Steven P Reise, Emily Wong, Jared Block, Keith F Widaman, Joseph M Gullett, Russell M Bauer, Daniel L Drane, David W Loring, Laura Glass Umfleet, Dustin Wahlstrom, Kristen Enriquez, Fiona Whelan, Stone Shih, Robert M Bilder
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Abstract

Objective: Most neuropsychological tests were developed without the benefit of modern psychometric theory. We used item response theory (IRT) methods to determine whether a widely used test - the 26-item Matrix Reasoning subtest of the WAIS-IV - might be used more efficiently if it were administered using computerized adaptive testing (CAT).

Method: Data on the Matrix Reasoning subtest from 2197 participants enrolled in the National Neuropsychology Network (NNN) were analyzed using a two-parameter logistic (2PL) IRT model. Simulated CAT results were generated to examine optimal short forms using fixed-length CATs of 3, 6, and 12 items and scores were compared to the original full subtest score. CAT models further explored how many items were needed to achieve a selected precision of measurement (standard error ≤ .40).

Results: The fixed-length CATs of 3, 6, and 12 items correlated well with full-length test results (with r = .90, .97 and .99, respectively). To achieve a standard error of .40 (approximate reliability = .84) only 3-7 items had to be administered for a large percentage of individuals.

Conclusions: This proof-of-concept investigation suggests that the widely used Matrix Reasoning subtest of the WAIS-IV might be shortened by more than 70% in most examinees while maintaining acceptable measurement precision. If similar savings could be realized in other tests, the accessibility of neuropsychological assessment might be markedly enhanced, and more efficient time use could lead to broader subdomain assessment.

韦氏成人智力量表第四版(WAIS-IV)矩阵推理分测验的计算机自适应测验策略。
目的:大多数神经心理学测验都是在没有现代心理测量理论支持的情况下开发出来的。我们使用项目反应理论(IRT)方法来确定一个广泛使用的测验--WAIS-IV 的 26 个项目矩阵推理分测验--如果使用计算机化自适应测验(CAT)进行施测,是否会更有效:方法:使用双参数逻辑(2PL)IRT模型分析了国家神经心理学网络(NNN)2197名参与者的矩阵推理子测试数据。通过使用 3、6 和 12 个项目的固定长度 CAT 生成了模拟 CAT 结果,以检验最佳简表,并将分数与原始的完整子测试分数进行了比较。CAT模型进一步探讨了需要多少项目才能达到选定的测量精度(标准误差小于0.40):结果:3、6 和 12 个项目的固定长度 CAT 与完整测试结果相关性良好(r 分别为 0.90、0.97 和 0.99)。要达到 0.40 的标准误差(近似信度 = 0.84),只需对很大比例的人施测 3-7 个项目:这项概念验证调查表明,在保持可接受的测量精度的同时,WAIS-IV 中被广泛使用的矩阵推理分测验在大多数受试者中的使用时间可以缩短 70% 以上。如果其他测试也能实现类似的时间节省,那么神经心理评估的可及性将会显著提高,而更有效的时间利用也将会带来更广泛的子域评估。
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