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Statistical and extra-statistical considerations in differential item functioning analyses
This article briefly describes the main procedures for performing differential item functioning (DIF) analyses and points out some of the statistical and extra-statistical implications of these methods.
G. K. Huysamen
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In the social sciences, the performance of two groups is frequently compared based on a cognitive test involving binary items. Item response models are often utilized for comparing the two groups.
Alexander Robitzsch
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An Analysis of Differential Bundle Functioning in Multidimensional Tests Using the SIBTEST Procedure
This study aims to analyze the differential bundle functioning in multi-dimensional tests with a specific purpose to detect this effect through differentiating the location of the item with DIF in the test, the correlation between the dimensions, the ...
Hülya Kelecioğlu, Didem Özdoğan
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Differential Item Functioning and Item Bias: Critical Considerations in Test Fairness
In recent years, policy makers, administrators, and test developers in the field of second language assessment have paid considerable attention to the issue of test fairness.
Michael Perrone
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Investigating the existence of items with differential item functioning (DIF) may provide more accurate comparisons of group differences in studies that aim to compare scores obtained in a test by groups with different characteristics.
Hüseyin Yıldız, Fatma Betül Kurnaz
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Differential Item Functioning and Implications for Testing in Nigeria Education System
• The study analyzes and assesses differential item functioning (DIF) by different demographic groups, particularly gender and cultural groupings, in order to produce appropriate test items.
Yinusa Akintoye Faremi, Kasali Jimoh
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Differential item functioning in the figure classification test
The elimination of unfair discrimination and cultural bias of any kind, is a contentious workplace issue in contemporary South Africa. To ensure fairness in testing, psychometric instruments are subjected to empirical investigations for the detection of ...
E. van Zyl, D. Visser
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O funcionamento diferencial dos itens Differential item functioning
A dificuldade de um item deveria ser uma propriedade independentemente de uma população em particular, da mesma forma que a habilidade de uma pessoa deveria ser uma característica sem referência a qualquer conjunto particular de itens.
Fermino Fernandes Sisto
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In this study, whether item position effects lead to DIF in the condition where different test booklets are used was investigated. To do this the methods of Lord’s chi-square and Raju’s unsigned area with the 3PL model under with and without item ...
Esin Yılmaz Koğar, Sümeyra Soysal
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Grade-Related Differential Item Functioning in General English Proficiency Test-Kids Listening
Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analysis is always an indispensable methodology for detecting item and test bias in the arena of language testing.
Linyu Liao, Don Yao
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