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Peer reviewedMorrison, Donald G.; Brockway, George – Psychometrika, 1979
A modified beta binomial model is presented for use in analyzing random guessing multiple choice tests and taste tests. Detection probabilities for each item are distributed beta across the population subjects. Properties for the observable distribution of correct responses are derived. Two concepts of true score estimates are presented.…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Guessing (Tests), Mathematical Models, Multiple Choice Tests
