A Distribution-Free Approach for Comparing Growth of Knowledge.

Tan, E. S.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ482617

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Publication Date: 1994

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A Distribution-Free Approach for Comparing Growth of Knowledge.

Tan, E. S.; And Others

Journal of Educational Measurement, v31 n1 p51-65 Spr 1994

A study of the relationship between first-year results for 115 Dutch medical students and achievement during medical school was studied using an item-response theory model for the longitudinal measure of change with stochastic parameters (developed by Albers et al., 1989) indicates that a low rate of growth in the first year persists. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Change, Comparative Analysis, Foreign Countries, Item Response Theory, Knowledge Level, Longitudinal Studies, Medical Education, Medical Students, Prediction, Statistical Distributions

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands

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