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Maydeu-Olivares, Alberto; Brown, Anna – Multivariate Behavioral Research, 2010
The comparative format used in ranking and paired comparisons tasks can significantly reduce the impact of uniform response biases typically associated with rating scales. Thurstone's (1927, 1931) model provides a powerful framework for modeling comparative data such as paired comparisons and rankings. Although Thurstonian models are generally…
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Rating Scales, Models, Comparative Analysis
Gruich, Madelon Reed – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This quantitative research study explores the correlation between instructional formats and the measurement of knowledge retention, as well as subsequent course mastery and whether other factors such as age, ethnicity, gender, number of study hours, number of work hours, and family responsibilities influence learning outcomes. The healthcare data…
Descriptors: Retention (Psychology), Medicine, Vocabulary, Statistical Analysis