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Item response theory is the predominant psychometric paradigm for mid or large scale assessment. As noted in my introductory blog post, it is actually a
Item response theory (IRT) is an extremely powerful psychometric paradigm that addresses many of the inadequacies of classical test theory (CTT). If you are new
Classical test theory is a century-old paradigm for psychometrics – using quantitative and scientific processes to develop and analyze assessments to improve their quality. (nobody
The modified-Angoff method is arguably the most common method of setting a cutscore on a test. The Angoff cutscore is legally defensible and meets international standards
Linear on the fly testing (LOFT) is an approach to assessment delivery that increases test security by limiting item exposure. It tries to balance the
I’m also frequently asked by people already in the field where they can go to get a graduate degree in psychometrics, especially on sophisticated topics like item response theory…
Have you heard about standard setting approaches such as the Hofstee method, or perhaps the Angoff, Ebel, Nedelsky, or Bookmark methods? There are certainly various
The Spearman-Brown formula, also known as the Spearman-Brown Prophecy Formula or Correction, is a method used in evaluating test reliability. It is based on the
Psychometrics is the cornerstone of any high-quality assessment program. However, most organizations can’t afford an in-house Ph.D. psychometrician, which then necessitates the search for psychometric
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become buzzwords over the past few years. As I already wrote about, they are actually old news
So, yeah, the use of “hacks” in the title is definitely on the ironic and gratuitous side, but there is still a point to be
ProctorExam and ASC have partnered to offer a much more secure solution for online test administration, which more and more organizations will need in our
Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) has been around since the 1970s and is well-known for the benefits it can provide, most notably that it can reduce
Simulation studies are an essential step in the development of a computerized adaptive test (CAT) that is defensible and meets the needs of your organization
If you are involved with certification testing and are accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies (NCCA), you have come across the term decision
