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Rescaling Ordinal Data to Interval Data in Educational Research.
- Source :
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Review of Educational Research . Spr 2001 71(1):105-131. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Shows how item response theory can be used to rescale ordinal data to an interval scale. Provides examples of rescaling using student performance data and makes the case that educational researchers should consider rescaling ordinal data using item response theory routinely. (SLD)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0034-6543
- Volume :
- 71
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Review of Educational Research
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- EJ642247
- Document Type :
- Information Analyses<br />Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive