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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"item format"”.
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A Comparison of IRT and Rasch Procedures in a Mixed-Item Format Test
… the effects of test length (10, 20 and 30 items), scoring schema (proportion of dichotomous ad polytomous scoring) and item analysis model (IRT and Rasch) on the ability estimates, test information levels and optimization criteria of mixed item format tests. Polytomous item responses to 30 …
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Measuring Trauma: A Pilot Application for Children and Adolescents
… exposure through a two-fold process. First, items were developed that assess for exposure to potentially traumatic experiences (PTEs) that may not typically be considered according to the diagnostic rubric of the DSM-IV TR. Two item formats were used in order to explore potential differences …
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Measuring Trauma: A Pilot Application for Children and Adolescents
… exposure through a two-fold process. First, items were developed that assess for exposure to potentially traumatic experiences (PTEs) that may not typically be considered according to the diagnostic rubric of the DSM-IV TR. Two item formats were used in order to explore potential differences …
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Adaptive Diagnostics of Programming Misconceptions
… shortcoming is especially present in the area of formative testing of novice programmers, where the focus is primarily on helping learners rather than on achieving performance-oriented outcomes. However, literature has shown that (many) learners encounter learning difficulties in the form of …
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Finding Relationships Between Multiple-Choice Math Tests and Their Stem-Equivalent Constructed Responses
… standardized test in two different testing formats - Multiple-Choice (MC) and Constructed Response (CR). Many studies have been dedicated to finding correlations between item format characteristics with regards to race and gender. Few studies, however, have attempted to explore differences …
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A Comparison of Item Parameters across Item Types
Seven item formats from a professional licensure examination program (n=4,706) were evaluated to determine whether there are significant differences in item parameter estimates based on item formats. The item formats were standard multiple choice, multiple choice with a graphic or exhibit attached, …
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Validation of the modified Basic Life Skills Screening Inventory.
… scales. Another limitation is its lengthy 283 item format, requiring too much administration time to be practical on a daily basis. The present study focused on making needed modifications in this instrument that would help alleviate these limitations, and continue to maintain high psychometric …
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Response styles in consumer research
… source of data. In consumer surveys the Likert item format, where respondents rate their agreement with specific statements, is very popular. However, responses to such items may be biased by response styles, defined as respondents’ tendencies to disproportionately select specific response …