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Hendrickson, Amy B.; Kolen, Michael J. – 2001
This study compared various equating models and procedures for a sample of data from the Medical College Admission Test(MCAT), considering how item response theory (IRT) equating results compare with classical equipercentile results and how the results based on use of various IRT models, observed score versus true score, direct versus linked…
Descriptors: Equated Scores, Higher Education, Item Response Theory, Models
Reese, Lynda M.; Pashley, Peter J. – 1999
This study investigated the practical effects of local item dependence (LID) on item response theory (IRT) true-score equating. A scenario was defined that emulated the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) preequating model, and data were generated to assess the impact of different degrees of LID on final equating outcomes. An extreme amount of LID…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Equated Scores, Item Response Theory, Law Schools
Wang, Xiang-Bo; Harris, Vincent; Roussos, Louis – 2002
Multidimensionality is known to affect the accuracy of item parameter and ability estimations, which subsequently influences the computation of item characteristic curves (ICCs) and true scores. By judiciously combining sections of a Law School Admission Test (LSAT), 11 sections of varying degrees of uni- and multidimensional structures are used…
Descriptors: Ability, College Entrance Examinations, Computer Assisted Testing, Estimation (Mathematics)
Eignor, Daniel R. – 1985
The feasibility of pre-equating, or establishing conversions from raw to scaled scores through the use of pretest data before operationally administering a test, was investigated for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Item-response theory based equating methods were used to estimate item parameters on SAT pretest data, instead of using final form…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Equated Scores, Estimation (Mathematics), Feasibility Studies