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Some Relations Between Test Scores and Item Statistics

Author(s):
Swineford, Frances
Publication Year:
1957
Report Number:
RB-57-02
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
16
Subject/Key Words:
Item Analysis, Predictor Variables, Scores, Test Items, Test Reliability, Test Theory

Abstract

Empirical data are used to develop regression equations for predicting score variance and reliability from item statistics. It is demonstrated that reasonable estimates of item statistics can produce worthwhile predictions of score statistics.

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