Invariant measurement using Rasch models in the social, behavioral, and health sciences

This introductory text describes the principles of invariant measurement, how invariant measurement can be achieved with Rasch models, and how to use invariant measurement to solve measurement problems in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. Rasch models are used throughout but a comparison...

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Otros Autores: Engelhard, George, 1953-, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, N.Y. : Psychology Press 2013.
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Sumario:This introductory text describes the principles of invariant measurement, how invariant measurement can be achieved with Rasch models, and how to use invariant measurement to solve measurement problems in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. Rasch models are used throughout but a comparison of Rasch models to other item response theory (IRT) models is also provided. Written with students in mind, the manuscript was class tested to help maximize accessibility. Chapters open with an introduction and close with a summary and discussion. Numerous examples and exerci
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (514 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781135104528
9780203073636
9781135104535