The semiautomated test system: a tool for standardized performance testing /

Performance tests which are truly standardized must be administered in a way that will minimize variation due to operator intervention and errors. Through such technological developments as low-cost digital computers and digital logic modules, automatic test administration without restriction of test content has become possible. A semiautomated test system (SATS) which incorporates programmable digital logic modules for control has been developed to allow an experimental psychologist, unassisted and with a minimum of special training, to set up and modify tests or experiments; thus, it is especially useful for exploratory studies. The structure of the SATS is described and an example is presented to clarify the operations involved in its use. (Author)."Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, MF12.524.004.5002B, U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Unit."--title page.Joint report of the U.S. Army Aeromedial Research Unit and the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute.--cover."5 November 1969."Includes bibliographical references (page 14)Performance tests which are truly standardized must be administered in a way that will minimize variation due to operator intervention and errors. Through such technological developments as low-cost digital computers and digital logic modules, automatic test administration without restriction of test content has become possible. A semiautomated test system (SATS) which incorporates programmable digital logic modules for control has been developed to allow an experimental psychologist, unassisted and with a minimum of special training, to set up and modify tests or experiments; thus, it is especially useful for exploratory studies. The structure of the SATS is described and an example is presented to clarify the operations involved in its use. (Author).Mode of access: Internet