Computer-based assessment research trends and future directions: A bibliometric analysis

Abstract

Computer-based assessment (CBA) is a top-rated tool for conducting assessments, mapping learning outcomes, and selecting new candidates. Research that examines the development and use of CBA is also increasing from year to year, so without bibliometric analysis, it would be quite challenging to keep up with all of these studies. This study aims to clarify the status and world trends in CBA research around the world. Bibliometric analysis was performed using bibliometrix based on 2,020 articles published in Scopus from 1982 to 2023 (data update time on 5 January 2024). This bibliometric analysis identified the state of research publications, scientific productivity, the network state of research publications, and CBA research priorities and directions going forward. Results show that research on CBA has grown rapidly, with the highest number of publications in 2022, with the USA being the most productive country. Greiff is the most prolific and Wise is the most impactful author. The journal with the highest impact is “Computers and Education”. These findings also indicate that research themes that show research potential due to their high relevance to CBA but are still little studied are those related to “regression analysis”, “automation”, “information technology”, “assessment”, “motivation”, “quality control”, “problem solving”, “online systems”, “decision making”, and “teaching”.