Task and ability analysis as a basis for examining content and construct comparability in two EFL proficiency test batteries

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1 December 1988

journal article
research article
Published by SAGE Publications in Language Testing

Vol. 5 (2) , 128-159
DOI:10.1177/026553228800500203

Abstract

This paper describes the content analysis undertaken as part of the Cambridge- TOEFL comparability study, the purpose of which is to examine the compara bility of two EFL test batteries.

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