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Peer reviewedReckase, Mark D. – Psychological Assessment, 1996
Summarizes the current state of the art in test construction and contrasts it with previous conceptual models, some of which are wrong or misleading. New methodologies for item selection and review are presented, with current thinking on the specification of technical characteristics of tests. (Author/SLD)
Descriptors: Mathematical Models, Psychological Testing, Selection, State of the Art Reviews
Peer reviewedWhitely, Susan E. – Intelligence, 1980
This article examines the potential contribution of latent trait models to the study of intelligence. Nontechnical introductions to both unidimensional and multidimensional latent trait models are given. Multidimensional latent trait models can be used to test alternative multiple component theories of test item processing. (Author/CTM)
Descriptors: Ability, Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Processes, Intelligence
Download full textRentz, R. Robert; Rentz, Charlotte C. – 1978
Issues of concern to test developers interested in applying the Rasch model are discussed. The current state of the art, recommendations for use of the model, further needs, and controversies are described for the three stages of test construction: (1) definition of the content of the test and item writing; (2) item analysis; and (3) test…
Descriptors: Ability, Achievement Tests, Difficulty Level, Goodness of Fit
