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Multivariate Applications Ser.: Item Response Theory by Steven P. Reise and Susan E. Embretson (2000, Uk-B Format Paperback)

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Item Response Theory for Psychologists, Paperback by Embretson, Susan E.; Reise, Steven Paul, ISBN 0805828192, ISBN-13 9780805828191, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Scholars of psychology Embretson (U. of Kansas) and Reise (U. of California-Los Angeles) explains the psychometric method that is increasingly being used for contemporary psychological tests. Their treatment would be especially useful to psychologists and social scientists familiar with small-scale cognitive and personality measures, or those who want to use the theory to analyze scales used in their own research. They use concepts that would be known to graduates and practitioners of psychology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()

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PublisherTaylor & Francis Group

ISBN-100805828192

ISBN-139780805828191

eBay Product ID (ePID)1635556

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages

Publication NameItem Response Theory

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGeneral, Statistics, Research & Methodology

Publication Year2000

TypeTextbook

AuthorSteven P. Reise, Susan E. Embretson

Subject AreaPsychology

SeriesMultivariate Applications Ser.

FormatUk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight18.4 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN99-048454

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal150.287

Table Of ContentContents: Preface. Part I: Introduction. Introduction. Part II: Item Response Theory Principles: Some Contrasts and Comparisons. The New Rules of Measurement. Item Response Theory as Model-Based Measurement. Part III: The Fundamentals of Item Response Theory. Binary IRT Models. Polytomous IRT Models. The Trait Level Measurement Scale: Meaning, Interpretations, and Measurement-Scale Properties. Measuring Persons: Scoring Examinees With IRT Models. Calibrating Items: Estimation. Assessing the Fit of IRT Models. Part IV: Applications of IRT Models. IRT Applications: DIF, CAT, and Scale Analysis. IRT Applications in Cognitive and Developmental Assessment. Applications of IRT in Personality and Attitude Assessment. Computer Programs for Conducting IRT Parameter Estimation.

SynopsisAn intuitive intro to IRT that minimizes equations and maximizes the use of graphs and analogies to psychologicalprinciples.Includes small-scale cognitive applications. Ideal for psychology professionals, behavioral scientists, and grad students., This book develops an intuitive understanding of IRT principles through the use of graphical displays and analogies to familiar psychological principles. It surveys contemporary IRT models, estimation methods, and computer programs. Polytomous IRT models are given central coverage since many psychological tests use rating scales. Ideal for clinical, industrial, counseling, educational, and behavioral medicine professionals and students familiar with classical testing principles, exposure to material covered in first-year graduate statistics courses is helpful. All symbols and equations are thoroughly explained verbally and graphically.

LC Classification NumberBF39.E495 2000