Contextual Characteristics of Locally Dependent Open-Ended Item Clusters in a Large-Scale Performance Assessment.

Ferrara, Steven; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ545458

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Publication Date: 1997

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Contextual Characteristics of Locally Dependent Open-Ended Item Clusters in a Large-Scale Performance Assessment.

Ferrara, Steven; And Others

Applied Measurement in Education, v10 n2 p123-44 1997

Causes of local item dependence in a large-scale performance assessment were studied using data from the Maryland School Performance Assessment Program. Contextual characteristics (content and response requirements) were identified to differentiate locally independent and dependent item clusters. Hypothesized explanations are offered for high levels of local dependence. (SLD)

Descriptors: Context Effect, Performance Based Assessment, Responses, Test Content, Test Items

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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