Demonstrating the Utility of the Standardization Approach to Assessing Unexpected Differential Item Performance on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Dorans, Neil J.; Kulick, Edward

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Publication Date: 1986

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Demonstrating the Utility of the Standardization Approach to Assessing Unexpected Differential Item Performance on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Dorans, Neil J.; Kulick, Edward

Journal of Educational Measurement, v23 n4 p355-68 Win 1986

The standardization method for assessing unexpected differential item performance or differential item functioning is introduced. Findings of five studies are summarized, in which the statistical method of standardization is used to look for unexpected differences in item performance across different subpopulations of the Scholastic Aptitude Test. (JAZ)

Descriptors: Groups, Item Analysis, Sociometric Techniques, Standardized Tests, Test Items, Test Theory

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