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Direct linkGerhard Tutz; Pascal Jordan – Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics, 2024
A general framework of latent trait item response models for continuous responses is given. In contrast to classical test theory (CTT) models, which traditionally distinguish between true scores and error scores, the responses are clearly linked to latent traits. It is shown that CTT models can be derived as special cases, but the model class is…
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Responses, Scores, Models
Allalouf, Avi – International Journal of Testing, 2014
The Quality Control (QC) Guidelines are intended to increase the efficiency, precision, and accuracy of the scoring, analysis, and reporting process of testing. The QC Guidelines focus on large-scale testing operations where multiple forms of tests are created for use on set dates. However, they may also be used for a wide variety of other testing…
Descriptors: Quality Control, Scoring, Test Theory, Scores
Powers, Donald; Schedl, Mary; Papageorgiou, Spiros – Language Testing, 2017
The aim of this study was to develop, for the benefit of both test takers and test score users, enhanced "TOEFL ITP"® test score reports that go beyond the simple numerical scores that are currently reported. To do so, we applied traditional scale anchoring (proficiency scaling) to item difficulty data in order to develop performance…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Language Proficiency, Scores
Chen, Haiwen; Holland, Paul – Psychometrika, 2010
In this paper, we develop a new curvilinear equating for the nonequivalent groups with anchor test (NEAT) design under the assumption of the classical test theory model, that we name curvilinear Levine observed score equating. In fact, by applying both the kernel equating framework and the mean preserving linear transformation of…
Descriptors: Equated Scores, Test Theory, Test Construction, Guidelines
McGrath, Helen; O'Toole, Thomas – European Journal of Training and Development, 2012
Purpose: The main aim of this paper is to develop guidelines on the critical issues to consider in research design in an action research (AR) environment for SME network capability development. Design/methodology/approach: The issues in research design for AR studies are developed from the authors' experience in running learning sets but, in…
Descriptors: Research Design, Action Research, Research Methodology, Data Analysis
Kettler, Ryan J.; Dickenson, Tammiee S.; Bennett, Heather L.; Morgan, Grant B.; Gilmore, Joanna A.; Beddow, Peter A.; Swaffield, Suzanne; Turner, Linda; Herrera, Bill; Turner, Charlene; Palmer, Porter W. – Exceptional Children, 2012
This study was inspired by the final regulations for the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) indicating that each state has the option to develop a new assessment for students whose disabilities have kept them from obtaining proficiency. Sets of high school science achievement items were enhanced for the new test. A 3-by-2, within subjects,…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Achievement Tests, Science Achievement, Testing Accommodations
Ellis, David P. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
The current version of the International Language Testing Association (ILTA) Guidelines for Practice requires language testers to pretest items before including them on an exam, or when pretesting is not possible, to conduct post-hoc item analysis to ensure any malfunctioning items are excluded from scoring. However, the guidelines are devoid of…
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, High Stakes Tests, College Entrance Examinations, Item Analysis
Saladin, Shawn P.; Reid, Christine; Shiels, John – Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 2011
The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) has taken a proactive stance on perceived test inequities of the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) exam as it relates to people who are prelingually deaf and hard of hearing. This article describes the process developed and implemented by the CRCC to help maximize test equity…
Descriptors: Test Items, Rehabilitation Counseling, Counselor Certification, Deafness
Sireci, Stephen G. – Educational Researcher, 2007
Lissitz and Samuelsen (2007) propose a new framework for conceptualizing test validity that separates analysis of test properties from analysis of the construct measured. In response, the author of this article reviews fundamental characteristics of test validity, drawing largely from seminal writings as well as from the accepted standards. He…
Descriptors: Test Content, Test Validity, Guidelines, Test Items
Bush, Martin E. – Quality Assurance in Education: An International Perspective, 2006
Purpose: To provide educationalists with an understanding of the key quality issues relating to multiple-choice tests, and a set of guidelines for the quality assurance of such tests. Design/methodology/approach: The discussion of quality issues is structured to reflect the order in which those issues naturally arise. It covers the design of…
Descriptors: Multiple Choice Tests, Test Reliability, Educational Quality, Quality Control
Roid, Gale H. – 1984
The goal of test item writing is to create measures of the true achievement dimensions desired, not extraneous abilities or related skills. To encourage university instructors to apply newer test item writing technologies to test construction for course examinations, this paper: (1) sets forth basic principles for quality item writing; (2) reviews…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Cognitive Measurement, College Faculty, College Instruction
Moran, Joseph J. – 2001
This book, which is intended for adult educators and human resource developers, presents guidelines for assessing adult learning. The following are among the topics covered in the book's eight chapters: (1) basic principles of informal assessment (relationship between learning and assessment activities; sequencing learning and assessment…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning
