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Another Look at Yen's Q3: Is .2 an Appropriate Cut‐Off?

Journal of Educational Measurement, EarlyView.
Abstract This study examined the widely used threshold of .2 for Yen's Q3, an index for violations of local independence. Specifically, a simulation was conducted to investigate whether Q3 values were related to the magnitude of bias in estimates of reliability, item parameters, and examinee ability.
Kelsey Nason, Christine DeMars
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A new method for detecting differential item functioning in the Rasch model [PDF]

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.
Achim Zeileis, Carolin Strobl, Julia Kopf   +2 more
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Theory‐Driven IRT Modeling of Vocabulary Development: Matthew Effects and the Case for Unipolar IRT

Journal of Educational Measurement, EarlyView.
Abstract Item response theory (IRT) encompasses a broader class of measurement models than is commonly appreciated by practitioners in educational measurement. For measures of vocabulary and its development, we show how psychological theory might in certain instances support unipolar IRT modeling as a superior alternative to the more traditional ...
Qi (Helen) Huang, Daniel M. Bolt, Xiangyi Liao   +2 more
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Measuring the Perceived (In)accessibility of Courts and Lawyers

Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Although the majority of those who face a civil justice problem will not attend court or seek advice from a lawyer, access to courts and legal services is critical to ensuring equal access to justice. This significance is captured in UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.3 and in efforts to measure progress against this goal by reference to the ...
Catrina Denvir, Nigel J. Balmer, Pascoe Pleasence, Tenielle Hagland   +3 more
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On fraud and certification of green production

Journal of Economics &Management Strategy, Volume 34, Issue 2, Page 501-524, Summer 2025.
Abstract We present a novel model of fraud and certification in green production. We focus on settings where firms decide between a green or a standard version of a product together with an advertising strategy that can include fraud. In addition, green firms can choose to certify their production to guarantee the truthfulness of their claims.
Carmen Arguedas, Esther Blanco
wiley   +1 more source

Improving the measurement of QALYs in dementia: developing patient- and carer-reported health state classification systems using Rasch analysis [PDF]

Objectives: Cost-utility analysis is increasingly used to inform resource allocation. This requires a means of valuing health states before and after intervention. Although generic measures are typically used to generate values, these do not perform well
Banerjee, S, Brazier, JE, Howard, RJ, Knapp, M, Lamping, DL, Loftus, V, Mulhern, B, Rowen, D, Smith, SC, Young, Tracey A.   +9 more
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Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Self‐Efficacy Tool for the Ability to Support Breastfeeding Mothers

Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, Volume 31, Issue 3, April 2025.
Abstract Aim The aim of the study is to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Self‐Efficacy Tool for the Ability to Support Breastfeeding Mothers. Methods In the current methodological study, research data were collected using a Descriptive Information Form and the Self‐Efficacy Tool for the Ability to Support ...
Fadime Bayri Bingol, Melike Dişsiz, Zeynep Dilşah Karaçam Yilmaz, Aleyna Kocataş, Merve Polat, Sabriye Karanfil   +5 more
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The Rasch Model Revisited

Canadian Journal of Education / Revue canadienne de l'éducation, 1983
David F. Robitaille, Thomas O'Shea
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Characteristics of Clinical Supervision for Mental Health Nurses: A Survey Study Using the MCSS‐26

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim(s) To describe the characteristics and perceived effectiveness of clinical supervision mental health nurses are receiving and further explore any statistical correlations between the perceived effectiveness and satisfaction with the supervisee, supervisor and supervision characteristics. Design A cross‐sectional survey.
Hosu Ryu, Niels Buus, Lucio Naccarella, Henrik Gonge, Roshani Prematunga, Bridget Hamilton   +5 more
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Psychological and Social Factors Associated With Reporting Post‐COVID Symptoms Among German Healthcare Workers: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Health care workers (HCW) with post‐COVID condition (PCC) are frequently reported to suffer from mental health impairment. Given HCW above‐average risk for mental health, research is necessary and risk factors need to be assessed. Aim To compare mental health and health of German HCW with and without PCC and to identify associated ...
Valentin Schick, Marietta Lieb, Andrea Borho, Eva Morawa, Franziska Geiser, Petra Beschoner, Lucia Jerg‐Bretzke, Christian Albus, Susann Steudte‐Schmiedgen, Andreas M. Baranowski, Sabine Mogwitz, Yesim Erim   +11 more
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