Optimal Cutting Scores Using A Linear Loss Function.

van der Linden, Wim J.; Mellenbergh, Gideon J.

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Publication Date: 1977

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Optimal Cutting Scores Using A Linear Loss Function

van der Linden, Wim J.; Mellenbergh, Gideon J.

Applied Psychological Measurement, 1, 4, 593-9, F 77

Using a linear loss function, a procedure is described for computing a cutting score that minimizes the risk for a given decision rule. The procedure is demonstrated with a criterion-referenced achievement test of elementary statistics administered to 167 students. (Author/CTM)

Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Higher Education, Latent Trait Theory, Mastery Tests, Mathematical Models, Raw Scores, Statistical Analysis, True Scores

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Language: English

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