Bellezza & Bellezza (1989): Error Similarity Analysis
This index evaluates error similarity analysis (ESA), namely estimating the probability that a given pair of examinees would have the same exact errors in common
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This index evaluates error similarity analysis (ESA), namely estimating the probability that a given pair of examinees would have the same exact errors in common
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