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Least Squares Distance Method of Cognitive Validation and Analysis for Binary Items Using Their Item Response Theory Parameters
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Dimitrov, Dimiter M. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 2007
The validation of cognitive attributes required for correct answers on binary test items or tasks has been addressed in previous research through the integration of cognitive psychology and psychometric models using parametric or nonparametric item response theory, latent class modeling, and Bayesian modeling. All previous models, each with their…
Descriptors: Individual Testing, Test Items, Psychometrics, Probability
Mastery-Learning Decision Variables.
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Besel, Ronald – 1971
The Mastery-Learning test model is extended. Methods for estimating prior probabilities are described. The use of an adjustment matrix to transform a probability of mastery measure and empirical methods for estimating adjustment matrix parameters are derived. Adjustment matrices are interpreted as indicators of instructional effectiveness and as…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Decision Making, Groups, Individual Testing