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Handbook of Polytomous Item Response Theory Models by Nering, Michael L., Ed, Ostini, Remo, Ed

“…This comprehensive "Handbook" focuses on the most used polytomous item response theory (IRT) models. These models help us understand the interaction between…”
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Computerized Adaptive Testing: Overview and Introduction by Meijer, Rob R., Nering, Michael L.

“…Use of computerized adaptive testing (CAT) has increased substantially since it was first formulated in the 1970s. This paper provides an overview of CAT and…”
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The Comparative Performance of Conditional Independence Indices by Kim, Doyoung, De Ayala, R. J., Ferdous, Abdullah A., Nering, Michael L.

“…To realize the benefits of item response theory (IRT), one must have model-data fit. One facet of a model-data fit investigation involves assessing the…”
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Standardized Conditional SEM: A Case for Conditional Reliability by Raju, Nambury S., Price, Larry R., Oshima, T.C., Nering, Michael L.

“…An examinee-level (or conditional) reliability is proposed for use in both classical test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT). The well-known…”
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A Conditional Exposure Control Method for Multidimensional Adaptive Testing by Finkelman, Matthew, Nering, Michael L., Roussos, Louis A.

“…In computerized adaptive testing (CAT), ensuring the security of test items is a crucial practical consideration. A common approach to reducing item theft is…”
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The Item Parameter Replication Method for Detecting Differential Functioning in the Polytomous DFIT Framework by Raju, Nambury S., Fortmann-Johnson, Kristen A., Kim, Wonsuk, Morris, Scott B., Nering, Michael L., Oshima, T.C.

“…The recent study of Oshima, Raju, and Nanda proposes the item parameter replication (IPR) method for assessing statistical significance of the noncompensatory…”
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The Distribution of Indexes of Person Fit within the Computerized Adaptive Testing Environment by Nering, Michael L

“…Evaluated the distribution of person fit within the computerized-adaptive testing (CAT) environment through simulation. Found that, within the CAT environment,…”
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The Distribution of Person Fit Using True and Estimated Person Parameters by Nering, Michael L

“…A person-fit method that allows researchers to identify nonfitting response vectors is the l(z) statistic. Simulation results show that l(z) may not perform as…”
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Trait Level Estimation for Nonfitting Response Vectors by Meijer, Rob R, Nering, Michael L

“…Used three scoring methods (maximum likelihood estimation, expected a posteriori estimation, and biweight estimation) to estimate the latent trait values when…”
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Identifying Pattern Markers in a Large-Scale Assessment Program by Nering, Michael L., Bay, Luz G., Meijer, Rob R.

“…The authors developed a method to identify students in a large-scale assessment program who have not taken the assessment seriously. Instead of responding…”
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Minutes of the psychometric society Business Meeting June 26, 1999 by Nering, Michael L.

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A Comparison of the Person Response Function to the "l(z)" Person-Fit Statistic by Nering, Michael L, Meijer, Rob R

“…Compared the person-response function (PRF) method for identifying examinees who respond to test items in a manner divergent from the underlying test model to…”
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Book Review: Innovations in Computerized Assessment by Nering, Michael L

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Innovations in Computerized Assessment by Nering, Michael L

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