Research for MA

The Defense Department developed a Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) version of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). During the Mechanical Maintenance phase of the Marine Corps Job Performance Measurement (JPM) project, CAT-ASVAB was administered to over 1,400 Marines in Automotive Repair and Helicopter Repair occupations. The scores of these Marines were analyzed to assess the reliability of CAT-ASVAB, the potential effects of test item compromise, and how the use of computers has affected the nature of speed tests. This research memorandum presents the results of the analysis.