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A New Statistic for Selecting the Smoothing Parameter for Polynomial Loglinear Equating under the Random Groups Design
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Liu, Chunyan; Kolen, Michael J. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 2020
Smoothing is designed to yield smoother equating results that can reduce random equating error without introducing very much systematic error. The main objective of this study is to propose a new statistic and to compare its performance to the performance of the Akaike information criterion and likelihood ratio chi-square difference statistics in…
Descriptors: Equated Scores, Statistical Analysis, Error of Measurement, Criteria
Examining Psychometric Properties and Level Classification of the van Hiele Geometry Test Using CTT and CDM Frameworks
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Chen, Yi-Hsin; Senk, Sharon L.; Thompson, Denisse R.; Voogt, Kevin – Journal of Educational Measurement, 2019
The van Hiele theory and van Hiele Geometry Test have been extensively used in mathematics assessments across countries. The purpose of this study is to use classical test theory (CTT) and cognitive diagnostic modeling (CDM) frameworks to examine psychometric properties of the van Hiele Geometry Test and to compare how various classification…
Descriptors: Geometry, Mathematics Tests, Test Theory, Psychometrics
Some Conceptual Issues in Observed-Score Equating
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van der Linden, Wim J. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 2013
In spite of all of the technical progress in observed-score equating, several of the more conceptual aspects of the process still are not well understood. As a result, the equating literature struggles with rather complex criteria of equating, lack of a test-theoretic foundation, confusing terminology, and ad hoc analyses. A return to Lord's…
Descriptors: Equated Scores, Statistical Analysis, Computation, Data Collection
"Constructing Test Items: Multiple-Choice, Constructed Response, Performance, and Other Formats. (2nd Edition)" [Book Review].
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Friedman, Stephen J. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1999
This volume describes the characteristics and functions of test items, presents editorial guidelines for writing test items, presents methods for determining the quality of test items, and presents a compendium of important issues about test items. (SLD)
Descriptors: Constructed Response, Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Multiple Choice Tests
Criteria for Student Engineering Creativity and Their Relationship to College Grades
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Gluskinos, Ury M. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1971
No significant relationships were found between creativity and grade point average. (AG)
Descriptors: College Students, Correlation, Creativity, Creativity Research
Evaluating Comparability in Computerized Adaptive Testing: Issues, Criteria and an Example.
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Wang, Tianyou; Kolen, Michael J. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 2001
Reviews research literature on comparability issues in computerized adaptive testing (CAT) and synthesizes issues specific to comparability and test security. Develops a framework for evaluating comparability that contains three categories of criteria: (1) validity; (2) psychometric property/reliability; and (3) statistical assumption/test…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Testing, Criteria
Examining Rater Errors in the Assessment of Written Composition with a Many-Faceted Rasch Model.
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Engelhard, George, Jr. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1994
Rater errors (rater severity, halo effect, central tendency, and restriction of range) are described, and criteria are presented for evaluating rating quality based on a many-faceted Rasch (FACETS) model. Ratings of 264 compositions from the Eighth Grade Writing Test in Georgia by 15 raters illustrate the discussion. (SLD)
Descriptors: Criteria, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students