Table 3.
English comprehension computerized adaptive test simulations with preferred settings.
| Scoring/start Item | Mean items | r with full CDI | Mean SEM | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML/MI | 33.9 | .983 | 0.165 | 0.973 |
| MAP/MI | 33.0 | .985 | 0.160 | 0.974 |
| ML/age-based | 34.0 | .983 | 0.165 | 0.973 |
| MAP/age-based | 33.1 | .985 | 0.160 | 0.974 |
Note. CDI = MacArthur–Bates Communicative Development Inventories; SEM = standard error of measurement; ML = maximum likelihood; MI = maximally informative; MAP = maximum a posteriori.