Exploiting Collateral Information in the Estimation of Item Parameters
Abstract
When using item response theory (IRT) models in educational and psychological measurement, it is standard practice to estimate the operating characteristics of test items from examinees' item responses alone. This is the final report of a project that employed Bayesian and empirical Bayesian methods to exploit additional information that is often available about test items (e.g. , format, content, or cognitive processing requirements) or about examinees (e. g., educational background or demographic status). Practical and theoretical results obtained in a series of research reports are summarized.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA200867
Entities
People
- Robert J. Mislevy
Organizations
- Educational Testing Service