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Peer reviewedBolt, Daniel – Psychometrika, 2003
Any item response theory (IRT) researcher or practitioner will find something of interest in this book, which covers a broad range of topics in essays by well-known researchers. Chapters are organized into sections devoted to parametric and nonparametric IRT topics. (SLD)
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Measurement Techniques, Test Construction, Test Items
Peer reviewedAckerman, Terry – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1998
This book provides a historical overview of item-response theory (IRT) and contains a compendium of item-response-theory research. Each of its six sections deals with a unique application of a model or a family of models. Requires a strong psychometric background to understand some of the discussions. (SLD)
Descriptors: Guides, Item Response Theory, Measurement Techniques, Models
Peer reviewedSireci, Stephen – Applied Psychological Measurement, 2000
This collection of essays by measurement specialists addresses a variety of important issues in educational and psychological testing. Although not all of the "rules" are new, many topics of contemporary interest are discussed, some in detail that exceeds what the psychologist and educator really need to know. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Measurement Techniques, Psychological Testing, Psychology
Peer reviewedMay, Kim – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1993
This book uses concepts familiar to those with a working knowledge of basic statistics and classical test theory to present item response theory models that are currently in wide use in both practical testing and research. The book would serve as a good entry-level graduate text in psychometrics and measurement methods. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Graduate Study, Item Response Theory, Measurement Techniques
Peer reviewedCarroll, John B. – Intelligence, 1995
It is argued that the statements and accusations made by Stephen Jay Gould about the use of factor analysis are incorrect and unjustified and that tests properly designed for the purpose can adequately measure a "general" or "g" factor of intelligence, particularly in view of the developments in testing since "The…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Intelligence Tests, Measurement Techniques, Nature Nurture Controversy
Download full textCook, Allison A. – 1995
The IDEA Oral Language Proficiency Test (IPT-I), forms C and D, aims to determine the level of English oral language proficiency as it relates to accepted levels of NonEnglish speaking (NES), limited English speaking (LES), and fluent English speaking (FES) designations in order to place students in an appropriate classroom setting. The test was…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, English (Second Language)
Grossman, Barry G. – 1995
The Middle Childhood HOME (MC-HOME) Inventory is designed to measure the quality and quantity of stimulation and support available to a child in the home environment. It is an interview/questionnaire that is individually administered to the primary caregiver while the target child is awake and present. The instrument is intended to be a sensitive…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Blacks, Child Caregivers, Children
