Computerized Adaptive Testing: Theory and Practice by Wim J. van der Linden, Cees A.W. Glas

Computerized Adaptive Testing: Theory and Practice Wim J. van der Linden, Cees A.W. Glas ebook
Page: 336
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0792364252, 9780792364252
Format: pdf

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