Maximum Likelihood and Bayesian Parameter Estimation in Item Response Theory.

Lord, Frederic M.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Maximum Likelihood and Bayesian Parameter Estimation in Item Response Theory.

Lord, Frederic M.

Journal of Educational Measurement, v23 n2 p157-62 Sum 1986

Advantages and disadvantages of joint maximum likelihood, marginal maximum likelihood, and Bayesian methods of parameter estimation in item response theory are discussed and compared. (Author)

Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Error Patterns, Estimation (Mathematics), Higher Education, Latent Trait Theory, Mathematical Models, Maximum Likelihood Statistics, Secondary Education, Statistical Bias, Statistical Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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