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Direct linkJaved Iqbal; Tanweer Ul Islam – Educational Research and Evaluation, 2024
Economic efficiency demands accurate assessment of individual ability for selection purposes. This study investigates Classical Test Theory (CTT) and Item Response Theory (IRT) for estimating true ability and ranking individuals. Two Monte Carlo simulations and real data analyses were conducted. Results suggest a slight advantage for IRT, but…
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Monte Carlo Methods, Ability, Statistical Analysis
