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Some procedures for computerized ability testing [PDF]
, 1989 For computerized test systems to be operational, the use of item response theory is a prerequisite. As opposed to classical test theory, in item response models the abilities of the examinees and the properties of the items are parameterized separately ...
Linden, Wim J. van der +1 more
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Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, EarlyView.Uncertainties in the representation of ice particle size distributions (PSDs) cause inaccuracies in parameterisations of clouds. In this study, observed PSDs from a midlatitude frontal case study are compared with gamma PSDs with the same concentration and ice water content.
Rosie M. Mammatt +3 more
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Data Fit Comparison of Mixture Item Response Theory Models and Traditional Models
International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education, 2018 Thepurpose of this study is to determine the best IRT model [Rasch, 2PL, 3PL, 4PLand mixed IRT (2 and 3PL)] for the science and technology subtest of theTransition from Basic Education to Secondary Education (TEOG) exam, which is carriedout at national ...
Seher Yalçın
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Topic and background knowledge effects on performance in speaking assessment [PDF]
, 2015 This study explores the extent to which topic and background knowledge of topic affect spoken performance in a high-stakes speaking test. It is argued that evidence of a substantial influence may introduce construct-irrelevant variance and undermine ...
Khabbazbashi, Nahal
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Journal of Research in Science Teaching, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Due to the far‐reaching and life‐threatening consequences of climate change, science education is becoming increasingly important for preparing students to become climate literate citizens. Climate literacy, which encompasses knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to climate change, can provide a strong foundation for informed climate action.
Carola Garrecht +5 more
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Gathering evidence on e-rubrics: Perspectives and many facet Rasch analysis of rating behavior
International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education, 2021 This study examined the faculty perspectives towards the use of electronic rubrics and their rating behavior in a freshman composition course. A mixed-methods approach has been employed for data collection and analysis.
Inan Deniz Erguvan, Beyza Aksu Dünya
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, 2016 Response biases comprise a variety of systematic tendencies of responding to questionnaire items. Response biases exert an influence on item responses in addition to any constructs that the questionnaire is designed to measure and can therefore ...
Brown, Anna +2 more
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Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.Abstract Aim To evaluate the impact of initial mono‐ versus multitherapy on the ocular surface and related quality of life after 5 years follow‐up in the Glaucoma Intensive Treatment Study (GITS). Method The study included patients with primary open‐angle glaucoma and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma who completed 5‐year follow‐up in GITS.
Gauti Jóhannesson +6 more
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Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim To predict changes in health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) when sedentary behaviour was hypothetically replaced with other movement behaviours (sleep, standing, light physical activity and moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity) in adolescents.
Deborah M. Telford +2 more
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BMC CancerBackground Our aim was to develop a validated Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM) to capture patient and carer experience during participation in experimental cancer medicine trials (ECM): called PREM-ECM.
Chelsea S. Sawyer +8 more
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