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Peer reviewedMcNamara, T. F. – Language Testing, 1990
Discusses the role of the Rasch model IRT in evaluating two subtests of the Occupational English test and argues for its use in exploring test constructs and in considering the implications of the empirical analysis presented for the validity of communicative language tests involving speaking and writing skills. (39 references) (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Construct Validity, English for Special Purposes, Evaluation, Health Occupations
