Abstract
A review of basic statistical concepts. Classical true score theory. Reliability. Validity. Principles of test construction. Transforming and equating test scores. Scaling. Special considerations in the use of measurements. Controversies and current developments in measurement. Strong true-score theories and latent-trait models.
Keywords
EquatingTest theoryItem response theoryReliability (semiconductor)Classical test theoryTest (biology)ScalingEconometricsTraitStatistical theoryComputer scienceStatisticsPsychologyMathematicsPsychometricsPhysics
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Mary J. Allen
(1979).
Introduction to Measurement Theory.
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