The linguistic complexity of many text-based tests can be a source of construct-irrelevant variance, as test-takers' performance may be affected by factors that are beyond the focus of the assessment itself, such as reading comprehension skills. This experimental study examined the extent to which the use of animated videos, as opposed to written text, could (i) reduce construct-irrelevant variance attributed to language and reading skills and (ii) impact test-takers' reactions to a situational judgment test. The results indicated that the variance attributed to construct-irrelevant factors was lower by 93% in the animated version of the test. In addition, those who took the animated test perceived it to be more valid, fair, and enjoyable, than those who took the text-based test. They also rated the language used as less difficult to understand. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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Univ Cambridge, Dept Psychol, Cambridge, EnglandWork Psychol Grp Ltd, Stanley Bldg,7 Pancras Sq, London N1C 4AG, England
Patterson, Fiona
Cousans, Fran
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Univ Leicester, Dept Neurosci Psychol & Behav, Occupat Psychol, Leicester, Leics, EnglandWork Psychol Grp Ltd, Stanley Bldg,7 Pancras Sq, London N1C 4AG, England
Cousans, Fran
Edwards, Helena
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Edwards, Helena
Rosselli, Anna
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Rosselli, Anna
Nicholson, Sandra
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Queen Mary Univ London, Ctr Med Educ, London, England
Queen Mary Univ London, Inst Hlth Sci Educ, Student Progress, London, EnglandWork Psychol Grp Ltd, Stanley Bldg,7 Pancras Sq, London N1C 4AG, England
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Purdue Univ, Sch Engn Educ, Neil Armstrong Hall Engn, 701 West Stadium Ave, W Lafayette, IN 47907 USAPurdue Univ, Sch Engn Educ, Neil Armstrong Hall Engn, 701 West Stadium Ave, W Lafayette, IN 47907 USA
Davis, Kirsten A.
Jesiek, Brent K.
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Purdue Univ, Sch Engn Educ, Neil Armstrong Hall Engn, 701 West Stadium Ave, W Lafayette, IN 47907 USAPurdue Univ, Sch Engn Educ, Neil Armstrong Hall Engn, 701 West Stadium Ave, W Lafayette, IN 47907 USA
Jesiek, Brent K.
Knight, David B.
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Virginia Tech, Dept Engn Educ, Goodwin Hall, Blacksburg, VA USAPurdue Univ, Sch Engn Educ, Neil Armstrong Hall Engn, 701 West Stadium Ave, W Lafayette, IN 47907 USA