From: Designing and validating a scale for evaluating the sources of unreliability of a high-stakes test
Item | Â | Mean | SD |
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37 | The time limit for answering different sections was not appropriate, that is, the time was either too long or too short | 3.55 | 1.15 |
35 | The time of the exam was not appropriate | 3.13 | 1.24 |
42 | The test-takers’ request for information was not responded to appropriately | 3.08 | 1.04 |
38 | The instructions on how to answer each section was not to the point and useful | 2.99 | 1.07 |
41 | The exam location was not well-equipped | 2.87 | 1.18 |
40 | The instructions were delivered too fast | 2.85 | .98 |
33 | The air conditioner did not work appropriately where I took the exam | 2.84 | 1.25 |
32 | It was too cold/hot where I took the exam | 2.68 | 1.23 |
34 | It was too small/crowded where I took the exam | 2.67 | 1.24 |
39 | The instructions on how to fill the answer sheet was not to the point and useful | 2.63 | 1.09 |
36 | The exam did not start on time | 2.62 | 1.32 |
30 | Test-takers could easily cheat and they did | 2.47 | 1.18 |
31 | It was noisy where I took the exam | 2.41 | 1.19 |