This book presents the challenges & dilemmas faced by leading researchers as they created their new computerized assessments. It examines the potential for computerized assessment in the fields of psychometrics, I/O psychology, & educational measurement.

Computerized assessment offers many opportunities for innovations in measurement. In contrast to static paper-and-pencil instruments, computerized assessment can capitalize on the dynamic capabilities of the computer. For example, the difficulty of administered items can be adopted to the ability of the examinee, thus eliminating items that are too hard or too easy. Multimedia computers provide the opportunity to revolutionize assessment. Stereo sound, animation, and full-motion video can be incorporated into assessment tools and aid in the measurement of individual differences ranging from musical skills to interpersonal abilities. Innovations in Computerized Assessment presents the experiences of leading researchers in computerized assessment. The book places particular emphasis on the dilemmas that were faced by the researchers. Questions addressed include: * What problems did they confront? * What were the pros and cons of various options? * How were dilemmas resolved? * Were the solutions good ones?

"The examples of computerized assessment included in this volume are impressive. Many reflect years of development and stand as excellent examples of the care that should go into developing high-quality assessment procedures....A major focus of this volume is computerized adaptive testing (CAT)....Anyone considering the use of CAT could no doubt learn much from the experiences of these authors."—Contemporary Psychology"...[for people] interested in developing a computerized assessment system, it will be worthwhile and informative to read this book."—Personnel Psychology