Weakly Parallel Tests In Latent Trait Theory With Some Criticisms of Classical Test Theory.

Samejima, Fumiko

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Weakly Parallel Tests In Latent Trait Theory With Some Criticisms of Classical Test Theory

Samejima, Fumiko

Psychometrika, 42, 2, 193-8, Jun 77

A new concept of weakly parallel tests, in contrast to strongly parallel tests in latent trait theory, is proposed. Some criticisms of the fundamental concepts in classical test theory, such as the reliability of a test and the standard error of estimation, are given. (Author)

Descriptors: Item Analysis, Latent Trait Theory, Measurement, Test Construction, Tests

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