A Graphic Procedure for Studying Differential Item Functioning.

Diamond, James J.

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Publication Date: 1992

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A Graphic Procedure for Studying Differential Item Functioning.

Diamond, James J.

Journal of Experimental Education, v60 n4 p351-57 Sum 1992

A graphic procedure is presented for studying differential item functioning (DIF) that is designed to provide diagnostic information for psychometricians and educators. The procedure provides a signature of each test item that can be used with a summary statistic to flag items with DIF. Advantages and limitations are noted. (SLD)

Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Certification, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Research, Graphs, Item Bias, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Logarithms, Medicine, Psychometrics, Research Methodology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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