Introduction
The Psychometric Console provides analytical data on the status of the exams, number of exams taken at different locations, number of exams delivered, exam status, and a brief explanation about each item statistics. The console also provides various visualization formats, exposure and difficulty level, items, and exam results. It provides a complete overview of the item generated in a specific stage of the pool.
Additional features and functions include the operational and functional ability of each item key with a pictorial representation, flags, holds with reason, exam results, program data selection, and demographic representation of exams.
Scope
The scope of this document is intended for end users of the Psychometric Console. Psychometricians are scientists specializing in the measurement of individuals' knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). The work involves developing tests and examinations to assess KSAs, utilizing data analysis, and implementing machine learning techniques to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of testing processes.
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to guide the end-user on how to use the Psychometric Console. This is a measurement tool where psychometricians analyze items using various types of statistical values and reporting.
Acronyms and Definitions
| Acronyms/Definitions | Description | Description |
| TBD | To be developed | TBD refers to a section of the user guide that is incomplete and awaiting UI or deployment from the development team. It is intended solely for internal document development purposes. |
| PIA | Preliminary Item Analysis | Evaluating the performance of individual test items to assess their effectiveness, reliability, and ability to measure the intended construct before the full assessment is conducted. For more information, click PIA. |
| FIDO | Fast Identity Online | Standardized authentication protocols aimed to eliminate the use of passwords for user authentication. |
| CPC | Category Probability Score | It indicates the likelihood that a respondent belongs to a specific category based on their assessment responses. |
| KSA | Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities | Commonly used tools to measure a person’s qualities as they relate to their role or assigned tasks. |
| IP | Internet Protocol | An IP address is a unique number assigned to every device that is connected to the internet. |
| MCQ | Multiple Choice Question | IP restriction is a security measure that limits access to specific registered IP address ranges. |
| MRQ | Multiple Response Question | It is a type of assessment where respondents select the correct answer from several options to evaluate cognitive abilities or personality traits. |
| NGN/ NGN Code | Next Generation NCLEX | Allows respondents to select more than one answer from a list of options, typically used to assess a range of preferences, behaviors, or characteristics. |
| CSS | Cascading Style Sheets | CSS is used to customize the appearance of dashboards and visualizations. |