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Optimum Examinee Samples for Item Parameter Estimation in Item Response Theory: A Multi-Objective Programming Approach.

Authors :
Timminga, Ellen
Source :
Psychometrika. Mar 1995 60(1):137-154.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

A multiobjective programming method is proposed for determining samples of examinees needed for estimating the parameters of a group of items. This approach maximizes the information functions of each of three parameters. A numerical verification of the procedure is presented. (SLD)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0033-3123
Volume :
60
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Psychometrika
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ505853
Document Type :
Reports - Evaluative<br />Journal Articles