Table 1 Descriptive and frequency statistics for questionnaire items on test-taker perception
Frequency (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Item | M | SD | Disagree | Neutral | Agree |
Perceived test validity | |||||
1. The abilities measured in the TOEIC Speaking test were essential to oral communication.a | 3.91 | 0.65 | 2 (3.7) | 8 (4.8) | 44 (81.5) |
2. People who receive high scores on the TOEIC Speaking test have a high speaking ability.a | 4.07 | 0.80 | 3 (5.6) | 6 (11.1) | 45 (83.3) |
3. The TOEIC Speaking test is a good way to learn how well people can speak English in daily life.a | 3.57 | 0.92 | 7 (13.0) | 15 (27.8) | 32 (59.3) |
Total | 3.85 | 0.64 | |||
Perceived computer delivery | |||||
1. It is all right to give the TOEIC Speaking test to people without much computer experience. | 2.91 | 1.17 | 23 (42.6) | 11 (20.4) | 20 (37.0) |
2. It is all right to give the TOEIC Speaking test to people who do not like computers. | 3.09 | 1.17 | 20 (37.0) | 11 (20.4) | 23 (42.6) |
3. Taking the speaking test on computer was a pleasant experience. | 3.37 | 0.98 | 10 (18.5) | 20 (37.0) | 24 (44.4) |
4. It is not unnatural to talk to a computer during the speaking test. | 3.26 | 1.12 | 15 (27.8) | 14 (25.9) | 25 (46.3) |
Total | 3.16 | 0.76 | |||