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Faggen, Jane – 1978
Formulas are presented for decision reliability and for classification validity for mastery/nonmastery decisions based on criterion referenced tests. Two item parameters are used: the probability of a master answering an item correctly, and the probability of a nonmaster answering an item incorrectly. The theory explores the relationships of…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Criterion Referenced Tests, Item Analysis, Item Banks


