Statistical Procedures for Identifying Possible Sources of Item Bias Based on [Chi-Squared] Statistics.

Marascuilo, Leonard A.; Slaughter, Robert E.

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Publication Date: 1981

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Statistical Procedures for Identifying Possible Sources of Item Bias Based on [Chi-Squared] Statistics.

Marascuilo, Leonard A.; Slaughter, Robert E.

Journal of Educational Measurement, v18 n4 p229-48 Win 1981

Six statistical methods for identifying possible sources of bias in standardized test items are presented. The relationship between chi-squared methods and item-response theory methods are also discussed. (Author/BW)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Latent Trait Theory, Mathematical Models, Standardized Tests, Statistical Analysis, Test Bias

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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