Cognitive Interviews

Cognitive Interviews

Cognitive interviews allowed us to determine if the items were being interpreted as intended and if knowledge of science content was required in order to answer the items correctly.  Typically, three or more cognitive interviews were conducted for each item.  Data from the cognitive interviews were discussed and used to revise the items during item camps. When the interviews prompted substantial revisions to the items, cognitive interviews with the new versions were completed.  More information about how the cognitive interviews were conducted is in Cognitive Interview Protocol.