| Item Response Theory Contributor(s): Embretson, Susan E. (Author), Reise, Steven P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0805828192 ISBN-13: 9780805828191 Publisher: Psychology Press OUR PRICE: $74.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2000 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Assessment, Testing & Measurement - Psychology | Research & Methodology |
| Dewey: 150.287 |
| LCCN: 99-48454 |
| Lexile Measure: 1350 |
| Series: Multivariate Applications |
| Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6.02" W x 9.01" (1.30 lbs) 384 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |