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Differential Item Function

2016
For every IRT model, a mathematical function is used to specify the probability of item responses as a function of the ability (latent trait). The degree to which the observed data fit the mathematical function needs to be examined since valid results can only be drawn if the data fit the model.
Margaret Wu, Hak Ping Tam, Tsung-Hau Jen
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Differential item functioning and health assessment

Quality of Life Research, 2007
Establishing measurement equivalence is important because inaccurate assessment may lead to incorrect estimates of effects in research, and to suboptimal decisions at the individual, clinical level. Examination of differential item functioning (DIF) is a method for studying measurement equivalence.
Jeanne A, Teresi, John A, Fleishman
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