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Henson, Robin K.; Thompson, Bruce – 2001
Given the potential value of reliability generalization (RG) studies in the development of cumulative psychometric knowledge, the purpose of this paper is to provide a tutorial on how to conduct such studies and to serve as a guide for researchers wishing to use this methodology. After some brief comments on classical test theory, the paper…
Descriptors: Coding, Error of Measurement, Psychometrics, Reliability
King, Harry A. – Research Quarterly, 1978
Some statistical considerations in applying survey sampling methods to small populations are explored. (DS)
Descriptors: Error of Measurement, Program Development, Reliability, Sampling
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Livingston, Samuel A.; Wingersky, Marilyn A. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1979
Procedures are described for studying the reliability of decisions based on specific passing scores with tests made up of discrete items and designed to measure continuous rather than categorical traits. These procedures are based on the estimation of the joint distribution of true scores and observed scores. (CTM)
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Decision Making, Efficiency, Error of Measurement
Fink, Arlene – 1995
The nine-volume Survey Kit is designed to help readers prepare and conduct surveys and become better users of survey results. All the books in the series contain instructional objectives, exercises and answers, examples of surveys in use, illustrations of survey questions, guidelines for action, checklists of "dos and don'ts," and…
Descriptors: Costs, Data Collection, Educational Research, Error of Measurement