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Liou, Michelle – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1994
A recursive equation is proposed for computing higher order derivatives of elementary symmetric functions in the Rasch model. A simulation study indicates a small loss in accuracy for the proposed formula compared to Gustafsson's sum algorithm (1980) for computing higher order derivatives when tests contain 60 items or less. (SLD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Item Response Theory, Simulation
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Muraki, Eiji – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1992
The partial credit model with a varying slope parameter is developed and called the generalized partial credit model (GPCM). Analysis results for simulated data by this and other polytomous item-response models demonstrate that the rating formulation of the GPCM is adaptable to the analysis of polytomous item responses. (SLD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Equations (Mathematics), Generalization, Item Response Theory
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Swanson, Len; Stocking, Martha L. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1993
A model for solving very large item selection problems is presented. The model builds on binary programming applied to test construction. A heuristic for selecting items that satisfy the constraints in the model is also presented, and various problems are solved using the model and heuristic. (SLD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Equations (Mathematics), Heuristics, Item Response Theory
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Reise, Steven P.; Due, Allan M. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1991
Previous person-fit research is extended through explication of an unexplored model for generating aberrant response patterns. The proposed model is then implemented to investigate the influence of test properties on the aberrancy detection power of a person-fit statistic. Difficulties of aberrancy detection are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Simulation, Item Response Theory, Mathematical Models
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Rost, Jurgen – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1990
Combining Rasch and latent class models is presented as a way to overcome deficiencies and retain the positive features of both. An estimation algorithm is outlined, providing conditional maximum likelihood estimates of item parameters for each class. The model is illustrated with simulated data and real data (n=869 adults). (SLD)
Descriptors: Adults, Algorithms, Computer Simulation, Equations (Mathematics)
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Muraki, Eiji – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1990
This study examined the application of the marginal maximum likelihood-EM algorithm to the parameter estimation problems of the normal ogive and logistic polytomous response models for Likert-type items. A rating scale model, based on F. Samejima's (1969) graded response model, was developed. (TJH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Simulation, Equations (Mathematics), Goodness of Fit