Correlations and Predictability between the Subsections of the TOEIC Listening and Reading Test
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This study examines whether the listening and reading components of the TOEIC test are distinct and related to each other. Specifically, the study was designed to investigate correlations between the subsections of the listening and reading comprehension components of the TOEIC test. To achieve this purpose, data were collected from 500 Korean college students who completed a simulated TOEIC test during a TOEIC preparation course. Data were analyzed using correlations, regression, and factor analysis. One finding is that the test-takers performed better in listening comprehension than reading comprehension. As well, all subsections of the listening and reading comprehension components produced unexpected results in confirmatory factor analysis. The implication is that the simulated TOEIC test format did not explain the test results for each part; however, after excluding the problematic items, some subsections were shown to be underlying factors affecting test scores. These results suggest that further research should be conducted on other factors that might affect the test results.
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This study examines whether the listening and reading components of the TOEIC test are distinct and related to each other. Specifically, the study was designed to investigate correlations between the subsections of the listening and reading comprehension components of the TOEIC test. To achieve this purpose, data were collected from 500 Korean college students who completed a simulated TOEIC test during a TOEIC preparation course. Data were analyzed using correlations, regression, and factor analysis. One finding is that the test-takers performed better in listening comprehension than reading comprehension. As well, all subsections of the listening and reading comprehension components produced unexpected results in confirmatory factor analysis. The implication is that the simulated TOEIC test format did not explain the test results for each part; however, after excluding the problematic items, some subsections were shown to be underlying factors affecting test scores. These results suggest that further research should be conducted on other factors that might affect the test results.
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