Scoring divergent thinking tests by computer with a semantics-based algorithm
Author(s) / Creator(s)
Beketayev, Kenes
Runco, Mark A.
Abstract / Description
Divergent thinking (DT) tests are useful for the assessment of creative potentials. This article reports the semantics-based algorithmic (SBA) method for assessing DT. This algorithm is fully automated: Examinees receive DT questions on a computer or mobile device and their ideas are immediately compared with norms and semantic networks. This investigation compared the scores generated by the SBA method with the traditional methods of scoring DT (i.e., fluency, originality, and flexibility). Data were collected from 250 examinees using the “Many Uses Test” of DT. The most important finding involved the flexibility scores from both scoring methods. This was critical because semantic networks are based on conceptual structures, and thus a high SBA score should be highly correlated with the traditional flexibility score from DT tests. Results confirmed this correlation (r = .74). This supports the use of algorithmic scoring of DT. The nearly-immediate computation time required by SBA method may make it the method of choice, especially when it comes to moderate- and large-scale DT assessment investigations. Correlations between SBA scores and GPA were insignificant, providing evidence of the discriminant and construct validity of SBA scores. Limitations of the present study and directions for future research are offered.
Keyword(s)
Divergent thinking assessing creativity creativity test flexibility ideas originality semantic networks associative networks computer creativity ideational fluencyPersistent Identifier
Date of first publication
2016-05-31
Journal title
Europe's Journal of Psychology
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12
Issue
2
Page numbers
210–220
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PsychOpen GOLD
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Beketayev, K., & Runco, M. A. (2016). Scoring divergent thinking tests by computer with a semantics-based algorithm. Europe's Journal of Psychology, 12(2), 210–220. https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.v12i2.1127
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Author(s) / Creator(s)Beketayev, Kenes
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Author(s) / Creator(s)Runco, Mark A.
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Date of first publication2016-05-31
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Abstract / DescriptionDivergent thinking (DT) tests are useful for the assessment of creative potentials. This article reports the semantics-based algorithmic (SBA) method for assessing DT. This algorithm is fully automated: Examinees receive DT questions on a computer or mobile device and their ideas are immediately compared with norms and semantic networks. This investigation compared the scores generated by the SBA method with the traditional methods of scoring DT (i.e., fluency, originality, and flexibility). Data were collected from 250 examinees using the “Many Uses Test” of DT. The most important finding involved the flexibility scores from both scoring methods. This was critical because semantic networks are based on conceptual structures, and thus a high SBA score should be highly correlated with the traditional flexibility score from DT tests. Results confirmed this correlation (r = .74). This supports the use of algorithmic scoring of DT. The nearly-immediate computation time required by SBA method may make it the method of choice, especially when it comes to moderate- and large-scale DT assessment investigations. Correlations between SBA scores and GPA were insignificant, providing evidence of the discriminant and construct validity of SBA scores. Limitations of the present study and directions for future research are offered.en_US
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Publication statuspublishedVersion
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CitationBeketayev, K., & Runco, M. A. (2016). Scoring divergent thinking tests by computer with a semantics-based algorithm. Europe's Journal of Psychology, 12(2), 210–220. https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.v12i2.1127
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ISSN1841-0413
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Persistent Identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12034/1001
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Persistent Identifierhttps://doi.org/10.23668/psycharchives.1193
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Language of contenteng
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PublisherPsychOpen GOLD
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Is version ofhttps://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.v12i2.1127
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Keyword(s)Divergent thinkingen_US
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Keyword(s)assessing creativityen_US
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Keyword(s)creativity testen_US
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Keyword(s)flexibilityen_US
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Keyword(s)ideasen_US
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Keyword(s)originalityen_US
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Keyword(s)semantic networksen_US
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Keyword(s)associative networksen_US
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Keyword(s)computer creativityen_US
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Keyword(s)ideational fluencyen_US
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Dewey Decimal Classification number(s)150
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TitleScoring divergent thinking tests by computer with a semantics-based algorithmen_US
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Issue2
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Journal titleEurope's Journal of Psychology
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Page numbers210–220
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Volume12
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