Stability of the Gibb (1964) Experimental Test of Testwiseness

Abstract

This study investigated the reliability of the Gibb (1964) Experimental Test of Testwiseness, a performance measure (rather than a self-report measure) of testwiseness. The 70 multiple-choice items can be answered correctly using only secondary cues irrelevant to item content. Seventy undergraduate students participated. The two-week test-retest reliability coefficient was .64. Coefficient alpha was .61 for the first administration and .72 for the second administration. Although these figures are modest, they are minimally adequate for use in further research. Reliability of the seven subscales is also reported. Future research could investigate the effects of students' motivation on the reliability and stability figures.

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