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| Ability | 1 |
| Bayesian Statistics | 1 |
| Estimation (Mathematics) | 1 |
| Item Sampling | 1 |
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| Tsutakawa, Robert K. | 1 |
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Tsutakawa, Robert K. – 1984
This report describes new statistical procedures for item response analysis using estimation of item response curves used in mental testing with ability parameters treated as a random sample. Modern computer technology and the EM algorithm make this solution possible. The research focused on the theoretical formulation and solution of maximum…
Descriptors: Ability, Bayesian Statistics, Estimation (Mathematics), Item Sampling
