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Evidence highlights
Explore the Assessment Efficacy Report to understand more
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Predictor of course success
Very beneficial correlations between test results and course grades
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Consistent results over time
Adequate to excellent test-retest reliability
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Internally consistent tests
Cronbach's alpha of 0.83 (a good level of internal consistency)
Researching Watson-Glaser
We assembled evidence from a range of sources to support the validity, reliability, and fairness of the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal in assessing critical thinking ability.
The above finding about the test’s ability to predict likely course success is based on one study with a group of business school students and another with 123 legal training course students.
Cronbach’s alpha was computed based on a sample of 147 working adults in the US.
Assessment Efficacy Report
A summary of relevant research
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