APPLIED COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS - THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

The paper reviews and discusses a number of issues relating to the use of computer technology to assist the process of assessing psychologic ally relevant variables - computer-assisted diagnostics. A definition of computer-assisted diagnostics is given and theoretical developments are discussed. The paper emphasizes the need to consider theoretical issues relating to a number of domains: theory of content, test theory , human-computer interaction, programming theory, instructional theory , normative theory and situation theory. The paper concludes with a vi ew of the current situation and future perspectives, and describes som e important ethical issues.