Applying Test Equating Methods

Author : Jorge González,Marie Wiberg
Publisher : Springer
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319518244

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Applying Test Equating Methods by Jorge González,Marie Wiberg Pdf

This book describes how to use test equating methods in practice. The non-commercial software R is used throughout the book to illustrate how to perform different equating methods when scores data are collected under different data collection designs, such as equivalent groups design, single group design, counterbalanced design and non equivalent groups with anchor test design. The R packages equate, kequate and SNSequate, among others, are used to practically illustrate the different methods, while simulated and real data sets illustrate how the methods are conducted with the program R. The book covers traditional equating methods including, mean and linear equating, frequency estimation equating and chain equating, as well as modern equating methods such as kernel equating, local equating and combinations of these. It also offers chapters on observed and true score item response theory equating and discusses recent developments within the equating field. More specifically it covers the issue of including covariates within the equating process, the use of different kernels and ways of selecting bandwidths in kernel equating, and the Bayesian nonparametric estimation of equating functions. It also illustrates how to evaluate equating in practice using simulation and different equating specific measures such as the standard error of equating, percent relative error, different that matters and others.

Author : Michael J. Kolen,Robert L. Brennan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 0387400869

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Test Equating, Scaling, and Linking by Michael J. Kolen,Robert L. Brennan Pdf

By providing an introduction to test equating which both discusses the most frequently used equating methodologies and covering many of the practical issues involved, this volume expands upon the coverage of the first edition by providing a new chapter on test scaling and a second on test linking.

Author : Alina A. von Davier,Paul W. Holland,Dorothy T. Thayer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-05-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780387217192

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The Kernel Method of Test Equating by Alina A. von Davier,Paul W. Holland,Dorothy T. Thayer Pdf

KE is applied to the four major equating designs and to both Chain Equating and Post-Stratification Equating for the Non-Equivalent groups with Anchor Test Design. It will be an important reference for several groups: (a) Statisticians (b) Practitioners and (c) Instructors in psychometric and measurement programs. The authors assume some familiarity with linear and equipercentile test equating, and with matrix algebra.

Author : Michael J. Kolen,Robert L. Brennan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015038431055

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Test Equating by Michael J. Kolen,Robert L. Brennan Pdf

Many researchers in the psychology and statistical communities have paid increasing attention to test equating as issues of using multiple test forms have arisen and in response to criticisms of traditional testing techniques. This text provides a practically-oriented introduction to test equating, covering discussions of the most frequently used equating methodologies and many of the practical issues involved. The main themes covered bu the book are: the purposes and assumptions of equating; classical equating methods; item response theory equating methods; standard errors of equating; and practical issues in equating.

Author : Michael J. Kolen,Robert L. Brennan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781475743104

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Test Equating, Scaling, and Linking by Michael J. Kolen,Robert L. Brennan Pdf

By providing an introduction to test equating which both discusses the most frequently used equating methodologies and covering many of the practical issues involved, this volume expands upon the coverage of the first edition by providing a new chapter on test scaling and a second on test linking.

Author : Michael J. Kolen,Robert L. Brennan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781475724127

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Test Equating by Michael J. Kolen,Robert L. Brennan Pdf

In recent years, many researchers in the psychology and statistical communities have paid increasing attention to test equating as issues of using multiple test forms have arisen and in response to criticisms of traditional testing techniques. This book provides a practically oriented introduction to test equating which both discusses the most frequently used equating methodologies and covers many of the practical issues involved. The main themes are: - the purpose of equating - distinguishing between equating and related methodologies - the importance of test equating to test development and quality control - the differences between equating properties, equating designs, and equating methods - equating error, and the underlying statistical assumptions for equating. The authors are acknowledged experts in the field, and the book is based on numerous courses and seminars they have presented. As a result, educators, psychometricians, professionals in measurement, statisticians, and students coming to the subject for the first time as part of their graduate study will find this an invaluable text and reference.

Author : Paul W. Holland,Donald B. Rubin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015009032015

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Test Equating by Paul W. Holland,Donald B. Rubin Pdf

The chapters in this book give a detailed and thorough discussion of test equating from many different points of view. It should be a valuable reference on test equating for a broad audience interested in many aspects of tests and testing -- educational researcher, psychologists, educators, legislators, and others interested in the technical consequences of educational policies.

Author : Marie Wiberg,Dylan Molenaar,Jorge González,Ulf Böckenholt,Jee-Seon Kim
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030747725

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Quantitative Psychology by Marie Wiberg,Dylan Molenaar,Jorge González,Ulf Böckenholt,Jee-Seon Kim Pdf

This proceedings volume highlights the latest research and developments in psychometrics and statistics. It represents selected and peer-reviewed presentations given at the 85th Annual International Meeting of the Psychometric Society (IMPS), held virtually on July 13-17, 2020. The IMPS is one of the largest international meetings on quantitative measurement in education, psychology and the social sciences. It draws approximately 500 participants from around the world, featuring paper and poster presentations, symposiums, workshops, keynotes, and invited presentations. Leading experts and promising young researchers have written the included chapters. The chapters address a wide variety of topics including but not limited to item response theory, adaptive testing, Bayesian estimation, propensity scores, and cognitive diagnostic models. This volume is the 9th in a series of recent works to cover research presented at the IMPS.

Author : Pietro Cipresso,Jason C. Immekus
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782889747610

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Statistical Guidelines: New Developments in Statistical Methods and Psychometric Tools by Pietro Cipresso,Jason C. Immekus Pdf

Author : Alina von Davier
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780387981383

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Statistical Models for Test Equating, Scaling, and Linking by Alina von Davier Pdf

The goal of this book is to emphasize the formal statistical features of the practice of equating, linking, and scaling. The book encourages the view and discusses the quality of the equating results from the statistical perspective (new models, robustness, fit, testing hypotheses, statistical monitoring) as opposed to placing the focus on the policy and the implications, which although very important, represent a different side of the equating practice. The book contributes to establishing “equating” as a theoretical field, a view that has not been offered often before. The tradition in the practice of equating has been to present the knowledge and skills needed as a craft, which implies that only with years of experience under the guidance of a knowledgeable practitioner could one acquire the required skills. This book challenges this view by indicating how a good equating framework, a sound understanding of the assumptions that underlie the psychometric models, and the use of statistical tests and statistical process control tools can help the practitioner navigate the difficult decisions in choosing the final equating function. This book provides a valuable reference for several groups: (a) statisticians and psychometricians interested in the theory behind equating methods, in the use of model-based statistical methods for data smoothing, and in the evaluation of the equating results in applied work; (b) practitioners who need to equate tests, including those with these responsibilities in testing companies, state testing agencies, and school districts; and (c) instructors in psychometric, measurement, and psychology programs.

Author : Gary Skaggs
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781544377155

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Test Development and Validation by Gary Skaggs Pdf

Test Development and Validation by Gary Skaggs summarizes the latest test theories, frameworks for test development and validation, and guidance for developing tests in straightforward language in one core text. Students looking for clear, concise explanations of measurement, validity, and test development within a real-world context and with numerous examples will find this book to be an excellent learning resource. Author Gary Skaggs takes years of experience teaching test development to graduate students across social and behavioral sciences and consulting on a wide variety of government and institutional research projects to offer students a thorough, jargon-free, and highly applied book to help propel their own research and careers. Part I of the book, The Big Picture, sets the stage for test development, placing it within the larger context and history of measurement, emphasizing measurement concepts and their evolution over time. Part II, Test Development, covers the technical details of instrument and test development in logical order. Validation, Part III, links the conceptual bases provided in Part I with the technical process provided in Part II to conclude the book. For those students wanting to go further, software suggestions are referenced in the technical chapters, while Further Reading sections offer the original sources for more details. Exercises and Activities at the end of each chapter provide students a variety of ways to apply their knowledge, from conceptual questions to brief project ideas to data analysis problems.

Author : Margaret Wu,Hak Ping Tam,Tsung-Hau Jen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-02
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9789811033025

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Educational Measurement for Applied Researchers by Margaret Wu,Hak Ping Tam,Tsung-Hau Jen Pdf

This book is a valuable read for a diverse group of researchers and practitioners who analyze assessment data and construct test instruments. It focuses on the use of classical test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT), which are often required in the fields of psychology (e.g. for measuring psychological traits), health (e.g. for measuring the severity of disorders), and education (e.g. for measuring student performance), and makes these analytical tools accessible to a broader audience. Having taught assessment subjects to students from diverse backgrounds for a number of years, the three authors have a wealth of experience in presenting educational measurement topics, in-depth concepts and applications in an accessible format. As such, the book addresses the needs of readers who use CTT and IRT in their work but do not necessarily have an extensive mathematical background. The book also sheds light on common misconceptions in applying measurement models, and presents an integrated approach to different measurement methods, such as contrasting CTT with IRT and multidimensional IRT models with unidimensional IRT models. Wherever possible, comparisons between models are explicitly made. In addition, the book discusses concepts for test equating and differential item functioning, as well as Bayesian IRT models and plausible values using simple examples. This book can serve as a textbook for introductory courses on educational measurement, as supplementary reading for advanced courses, or as a valuable reference guide for researchers interested in analyzing student assessment data.

Author : L. Andries van der Ark,Marie Wiberg,Steven A. Culpepper,Jeffrey A. Douglas,Wen-Chung Wang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319562940

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Quantitative Psychology by L. Andries van der Ark,Marie Wiberg,Steven A. Culpepper,Jeffrey A. Douglas,Wen-Chung Wang Pdf

This proceedings volume compiles and expands on selected and peer reviewed presentations given at the 81st Annual Meeting of the Psychometric Society (IMPS), organized by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and held in Asheville, North Carolina, July 11th to 17th, 2016. IMPS is one of the largest international meetings focusing on quantitative measurement in psychology, education, and the social sciences, both in terms of participants and number of presentations. The meeting built on the Psychometric Society's mission to share quantitative methods relevant to psychology, addressing a diverse set of psychometric topics including item response theory, factor analysis, structural equation modeling, time series analysis, mediation analysis, cognitive diagnostic models, and multi-level models. Selected presenters were invited to revise and expand their contributions and to have them peer reviewed and published in this proceedings volume. Previous volumes to showcase work from the Psychometric Society’s meetings are New Developments in Quantitative Psychology: Presentations from the 77th Annual Psychometric Society Meeting (Springer, 2013), Quantitative Psychology Research: The 78th Annual Meeting of the Psychometric Society (Springer, 2015), Quantitative Psychology Research: The 79th Annual Meeting of the Psychometric Society, Madison, Wisconsin, 2014 (Springer, 2015), and Quantitative Psychology Research: The 80th Annual Meeting of the Psychometric Society, Beijing, 2015 (Springer, 2016).

Author : Jorge Manzi,María Rosa García,Sandy Taut
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030783907

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Validity of Educational Assessments in Chile and Latin America by Jorge Manzi,María Rosa García,Sandy Taut Pdf

This edited volume presents a systematic analysis of conceptual, methodological and applied aspects related to the validation of educational tests used in Latin American countries. Inspired by international standards on educational measurement and evaluation, this book illustrates efforts that have been made in several countries to validate different types of educational assessments, including student learning assessments, measurements of non-cognitive aspects in students, teacher evaluations, and tests for certification and selection. It gathers the experience of validity studies from the main international assessments in Latin America (PISA, TIMSS, ERCE, and ICCS). Additionally, it shows the challenges that must be taken into account when evaluations are used to compare countries, groups or trends of achievement over time. The book builds on the premise that measurements in the educational field should not be used if there are no studies that support the validity of the interpretation of their scores, or the use made of such tests. It shows that, despite the recognition given to validity, relatively few educational measurement assessments have accumulated enough evidence to support their interpretation and use. In doing so, this volume increases awareness about the relevance of validity, especially when assessments are key component of educational policies.

Author : Paul Irwing,Tom Booth,David J. Hughes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118489826

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The Wiley Handbook of Psychometric Testing by Paul Irwing,Tom Booth,David J. Hughes Pdf

A must-have resource for researchers, practitioners, and advanced students interested or involved in psychometric testing Over the past hundred years, psychometric testing has proved to be a valuable tool for measuring personality, mental ability, attitudes, and much more. The word ‘psychometrics’ can be translated as ‘mental measurement’; however, the implication that psychometrics as a field is confined to psychology is highly misleading. Scientists and practitioners from virtually every conceivable discipline now use and analyze data collected from questionnaires, scales, and tests developed from psychometric principles, and the field is vibrant with new and useful methods and approaches. This handbook brings together contributions from leading psychometricians in a diverse array of fields around the globe. Each provides accessible and practical information about their specialist area in a three-step format covering historical and standard approaches, innovative issues and techniques, and practical guidance on how to apply the methods discussed. Throughout, real-world examples help to illustrate and clarify key aspects of the topics covered. The aim is to fill a gap for information about psychometric testing that is neither too basic nor too technical and specialized, and will enable researchers, practitioners, and graduate students to expand their knowledge and skills in the area. Provides comprehensive coverage of the field of psychometric testing, from designing a test through writing items to constructing and evaluating scales Takes a practical approach, addressing real issues faced by practitioners and researchers Provides basic and accessible mathematical and statistical foundations of all psychometric techniques discussed Provides example software code to help readers implement the analyses discussed