The Use of Latent Partition Analysis to Identify Homogeneity of an Item Population.

Hartke, Alan R.

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Publication Date: 1978

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The Use of Latent Partition Analysis to Identify Homogeneity of an Item Population

Hartke, Alan R.

Journal of Educational Measurement, 15, 1, 43-7, Spr 78

Latent partition analysis is shown to be useful in determining the conceptual homogeneity of an item population. Such item populations are useful for mastery testing. Applications of latent partition analysis in assessing content validity are suggested. (Author/JKS)

Descriptors: Higher Education, Item Analysis, Item Sampling, Mastery Tests, Matrices, Test Items, Test Validity

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Language: English

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