Nonparametric Item Response Theory: A Maturing and Applicable Measurement Modeling Approach.

Stout, William

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ERIC Number: EJ638477

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Nonparametric Item Response Theory: A Maturing and Applicable Measurement Modeling Approach.

Stout, William

Applied Psychological Measurement, v25 n3 p300-06 Sep 2001

Discusses the papers in this special issue, emphasizing the practical applicability of nonparametric item response theory (NIRT) and how NIRT addresses lack-of-fit issues. Also discusses the ability of NIRT to assess latent multidimensionality and the relation of latent multidimensionality analyses to construct validity. (SLD)

Descriptors: Construct Validity, Goodness of Fit, Item Response Theory, Nonparametric Statistics

Publication Type: Book/Product Reviews; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue titled "Nonparametric Item Response Theory."