Construct validity of a revised version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2019 Background: Occupational balance is fundamental to occupational therapy and occupational science. Therefore, the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ) was developed and has previously been found psychometrically valid according to classical test ...
Carita Håkansson +2 more
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Using Rasch measurement theory to assess three depression scales among adults with epilepsy [PDF]
Seizure, 2012 People with chronic conditions, such as epilepsy, are at a high risk for depression; however depression is often under-recognized and undertreated. Depression scales, including one specific to people with epilepsy, have been used for screening in this population, although none have been assessed with Rasch measurement theory.
Walker, Elizabeth Reisinger +2 more
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A Rasch analysis of a Grade 12 test written by mathematics teachers
South African Journal of Science, 2015 There is much concern in South Africa about the low levels of mathematics achievement amongst learners. Aligned to this issue is that of mathematics teachers’ proficiency in mathematics.
Sarah Bansilal
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A critique of Rasch analysis using the Dyspnoea‐12 as an illustrative example [PDF]
, 2011 Aim. This paper is a report of a study of the application and critique of Rasch analysis to the development of the Dyspnoea‐12 questionnaire; an instrument that measures breathlessness severity. Background.
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Using Classical Test Theory, Item Response Theory, and Rasch Measurement Theory to Evaluate Patient-Reported Outcome Measures: A Comparison of Worked Examples [PDF]
Value in Health, 2015 To provide comparisons and a worked example of item- and scale-level evaluations based on three psychometric methods used in patient-reported outcome development-classical test theory (CTT), item response theory (IRT), and Rasch measurement theory (RMT)-in an analysis of the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire (VFQ-25).Baseline VFQ ...
Petrillo, Jennifer +3 more
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BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2021 Background This study investigated the ArmA-TH sub-scale measurement properties based on item response theory using the Rasch model. Methods Patients with upper limb hemiplegia resulting from cerebrovascular and other brain disorders were asked to ...
Montana Buntragulpoontawee +6 more
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Assessment of the dimensionality of the Wijma delivery expectancy/experience questionnaire using factor analysis and Rasch analysis [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Fear of childbirth has negative consequences for a woman's physical and emotional wellbeing. The most commonly used measurement tool for childbirth fear is the Wijma Delivery Expectancy Questionnaire (WDEQ-A).
Creedy, D. K. +6 more
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A new method for detecting differential item functioning in the Rasch model [PDF]
, 2010 Differential item functioning (DIF) can lead to an unfair advantage or disadvantage for certain subgroups in educational and psychological testing. Therefore, a variety of statistical methods has been suggested for detecting DIF in the Rasch model.
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Exemplifying natural science measurement in the social sciences with Rasch measurement theory [PDF]
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2019 Abstract This paper presents a social science example of measurement in which the integer count from a convenient origin is shown to be in equal units. This feature is identical to direct measurement in the natural sciences. The example rests on applying the probabilistic Rasch measurement model to two assessments of the same persons ...
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Applying Item Response Theory (IRT) Modeling to an Observational Measure of Childhood Pragmatics: The Pragmatics Observational Measure-2 [PDF]
, 2019 Assessment of pragmatic language abilities of children is important across a number of childhood developmental disorders including ADHD, language impairment and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Cordier, Reinie +5 more
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