Pretest (or Pilot) Item - Psychometric Glossary

An item that is part of a psychometric test, but does not constitute part of the subject's scoring calculation. The purpose of a pretest or pilot item may be to collect additional information about the subject, or test out new question formats.

See also:

Relationship Test Items, Standard-Setting Study, Trait

Other articles:

Panel Interview, Professional Conduct Question, Psychological Testing, Psychometric Society, Psychometric Test, Psychometric Test Types, Psychometrician, Psychometrics

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