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Sahin, Alper; Anil, Duygu – Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2017
This study investigates the effects of sample size and test length on item-parameter estimation in test development utilizing three unidimensional dichotomous models of item response theory (IRT). For this purpose, a real language test comprised of 50 items was administered to 6,288 students. Data from this test was used to obtain data sets of…
Descriptors: Test Length, Sample Size, Item Response Theory, Test Construction
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Sengul Avsar, Asiye; Tavsancil, Ezel – Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2017
This study analysed polytomous items' psychometric properties according to nonparametric item response theory (NIRT) models. Thus, simulated datasets--three different test lengths (10, 20 and 30 items), three sample distributions (normal, right and left skewed) and three samples sizes (100, 250 and 500)--were generated by conducting 20…
Descriptors: Test Items, Psychometrics, Nonparametric Statistics, Item Response Theory
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Atalay Kabasakal, Kübra; Arsan, Nihan; Gök, Bilge; Kelecioglu, Hülya – Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2014
This simulation study compared the performances (Type I error and power) of Mantel-Haenszel (MH), SIBTEST, and item response theory-likelihood ratio (IRT-LR) methods under certain conditions. Manipulated factors were sample size, ability differences between groups, test length, the percentage of differential item functioning (DIF), and underlying…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Item Response Theory, Statistical Analysis, Test Bias