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Testing in the civil service: Does changing the answer sheet affect test results?

Center:

OR-Center on Human Development, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Christopher Murray
[email protected]
541-346-1445

Product Description:

This study investigated whether modifying answer sheets or retesting participants alters scores on psychological assessments used in legal and civil service exams. A sample of 148 students completed memory and intelligence tests across two sessions using two different answer sheet formats. Results showed that changing the answer sheet layout did not significantly impact outcomes. However, scores improved during the second session, highlighting a clear retesting effect.

Keyword(s):

Civil service exams, Answer sheet format, Psychological testing, Retesting effects

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals, Students

Alternative Format:

Electronic (disc, CD, 508 compliant web posting), Language other than English

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

DOI: 10.15689/ap.2025.24.e24822

COVID-19 Related Data:

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