Wow, all that struggle for this one piece of paper and when I tried to determine exactly what the numbers mean, I get this:
"Both scores reflect your overall performance on the examination. The number of test items you answered correctly is
converted to two equivalent scores, one on a 3-digit score scale and one on a 2-digit score scale. Both scales are
used for score reporting purposes."
OK.
So, what does a three-digit score mean?
"On the 3-digit scale, most scores fall between 140 and 260. The mean score for first-time examinees from accredited
medical schools in the United States is in the range of 200 to 220, and the standard deviation is approximately 20.
Your score report includes the mean and standard deviation for recent administrations of the Step."
Huh?
So what does the two-didgit score mean?
"The 2-digit score is derived from the 3-digit score. It is used in score reporting to meet requirements of some
medical licensing authorities that the passing score be reported as 75. The 2-digit score is derived in such a way that
a score of 75 always corresponds to the minimum passing score."
Now I'm confused. I like how they say "in such a way" but not tell you what way it is or how exactly it is they came up with your score. And noticed how they used up three lines by saying absolutely nothing at all? Statistics mumbo jumbo that somehow determines the course of my life.
All I can say is thank god it's over. What's next is anybody's guess.
Saturday, October 15, 2005
So I passed my Step, what next?
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