METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY PRODUCING A COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TESTING QUESTIONNAIRE

摘要

This invention is a method for generating a statistically validated CAT questionnaire on a computer. According to the invention, questions are calibrated with statistical modeling and a user is supplied with information indicative of the appropriateness of the question to a CAT questionnaire. Based on the information provided by the statistical modeling, the user may amend the set of questions, or corresponding answers, or a sample population used in the statistical modeling responsive to expert recommendations provided by the method. In an iterative manner, then, a user with no specialized training may arrive at a statistically validated CAT questionnaire.