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Influence of Test and Person Characteristics on Nonparametric Appropriateness Measurement.
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Meijer, Rob R.; And Others – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1994
The power of the nonparametric person-fit statistic, U3, is investigated through simulations as a function of item characteristics, test characteristics, person characteristics, and the group to which examinees belong. Results suggest conditions under which relatively short tests can be used for person-fit analysis. (SLD)
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Group Membership, Item Response Theory, Nonparametric Statistics
An Assessment of the Role Construct Repertory Test.
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Menasco, Michael B.; Curry, David J. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1978
Scores on the Role Construct Repertory Test exhibited significant correlations with other forms of cognitive functioning, including American College Test scores in science and mathematics for a group of 79 college students. The Grid Form of the test was used. Test-retest reliability was low. (Author/CTM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Cognitive Tests
Some Item Analysis and Test Theory for a System of Computer-Assisted Test Construction for Individualized Instruction
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Lord, Frederic M. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1977
Under given conditions, conventional testing and computer-generated repeatable testing (CGRT) are equally effective for estimating examinee ability; CGRT is more effective for estimating the mean ability level of a group and less effective for estimating ability differences among individuals. These conclusion are drawn from domain-referenced test…
Descriptors: Career Development, Computer Assisted Testing, Difficulty Level, Group Norms
Item Difficulty Modeling of Paragraph Comprehension Items
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Gorin, Joanna S.; Embretson, Susan E. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 2006
Recent assessment research joining cognitive psychology and psychometric theory has introduced a new technology, item generation. In algorithmic item generation, items are systematically created based on specific combinations of features that underlie the processing required to correctly solve a problem. Reading comprehension items have been more…
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Test Items, Modeling (Psychology), Paragraph Composition
A Generative Approach to the Modeling of Isomorphic Hidden-Figure Items.
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Bejar, Isaac I.; Yocom, Peter – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1991
An approach to test modeling is illustrated that encompasses both response consistency and response difficulty. This generative approach makes validation an ongoing process. An analysis of hidden figure items with 60 high school students supports the feasibility of the method. (SLD)
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Difficulty Level, Evaluation Methods, High School Students