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Peer reviewedEngelhard, George, Jr. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1994
Rater errors (rater severity, halo effect, central tendency, and restriction of range) are described, and criteria are presented for evaluating rating quality based on a many-faceted Rasch (FACETS) model. Ratings of 264 compositions from the Eighth Grade Writing Test in Georgia by 15 raters illustrate the discussion. (SLD)
Descriptors: Criteria, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
