Introduction to Item Response Theory Models and Applications

ISBN-13: 9780367471019 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 166 str.

James E. Carlson

Opis

This is a highly accessible, comprehensive introduction to item response theory (IRT) models and their use in various aspects of assessment/testing. The book employs a mixture of graphics and simulated data sets to ease the reader into the material and covers the basics required to obtain a solid grounding in IRT.

Recenzje

"Carlson’s book is a very clear and well-written introduction to item response theory models that should prove very useful to a wide range of students, instructors, researchers and professionals who want to understand the basics of this useful methodology." -- Lisa L. Harlow, professor of psychology at the University of Rhode Island, USA, and series editor for the Multivariate Applications Series (sponsored by SMEP).

O autorze

James E. Carlson received his Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, Canada, specializing in applied statistics. He was professor of education at the universities of Pittsburgh, USA, and Ottawa, Canada. He also held psychometric positions at testing organizations and the National Assessment Governing Board, U. S. Department of Education. He is a former editor of the Journal of Educational Measurement and has authored two book chapters and a number of journal articles and research reports.