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Test Equating

Test equating is a family of statistical methods that converts scores earned on one test form onto the score scale of another form, so that scores from different administrations or versions can be compared and reported on a common metric. The foundational modern treatment is Kolen and Brennan (2004/2014); Holland and Dorans (2006) provide the authoritative chapter-length overview within the field of educational measurement.

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Sources

  1. Kolen, M.J. & Brennan, R.L. (2014). Test Equating, Scaling, and Linking: Methods and Practices (3rd ed.). Springer. ISBN: 978-1-4939-0316-6
  2. Holland, P.W. & Dorans, N.J. (2006). Linking and Equating. In R.L. Brennan (Ed.), Educational Measurement (4th ed., pp. 187–220). American Council on Education / Praeger. link

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ScholarGateTest Equating (Test Equating, Scaling, and Linking). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/psychometrics/test-equating