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Peer reviewedKane, Michael T.; And Others – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1989
This paper develops a multiplicative model as a means of combining ratings of criticality and frequency of various activities involved in job analyses. The model incorporates adjustments to ensure that effective weights of criticality and frequency are appropriate. An example of the model's use is presented. (TJH)
Descriptors: Critical Incidents Method, Higher Education, Job Analysis, Licensing Examinations (Professions)
Peer reviewedCohen, Allan S.; And Others – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1991
Detecting differential item functioning (DIF) on test items constructed to favor 1 group over another was investigated on parameter estimates from 2 item response theory-based computer programs--BILOG and LOGIST--using data for 1,000 White and 1,000 Black college students. Use of prior distributions and marginal-maximum a posteriori estimation is…
Descriptors: Black Students, College Students, Computer Assisted Testing, Equations (Mathematics)
