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Sipes, Megan; Matson, Johnny L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
With the publication of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth Edition", autism spectrum disorders are defined by two symptom clusters (social communication and restricted/repetitive behaviors) instead of the current three clusters. The current study examined the structure of the Baby and Infant Screen for…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Factor Structure, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism
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Shields, W. S. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1974
A procedure for item analysis using distance clustering is described. Items are grouped according to the predominant factors measured, regardless of what they are. The procedure provides an efficient method of treating unanswered items. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cluster Grouping, Item Analysis, Models
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Kim, Jee-Seon – Journal of Educational Measurement, 2006
Simulation and real data studies are used to investigate the value of modeling multiple-choice distractors on item response theory linking. Using the characteristic curve linking procedure for Bock's (1972) nominal response model presented by Kim and Hanson (2002), all-category linking (i.e., a linking based on all category characteristic curves…
Descriptors: Multiple Choice Tests, Test Items, Item Response Theory, Simulation