On the Study of Matching Cut-Scores to Test Characteristics: An Observed Score Approach IRT
- Author(s):
- Wainer, Howard
- Publication Year:
- 1985
- Report Number:
- RR-85-14
- Source:
- ETS Research Report
- Document Type:
- Report
- Page Count:
- 6
- Subject/Key Words:
- Cutting Scores, Item Response Theory (IRT), Scores, Test Reliability
Abstract
When a test is used with a cut score, the usual measure of test reliability are often inappropriate. This is because they characterize the structure of the entire range of the test, rather than in the immediate vicinity of the cut-score. (6pp.)
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