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The Future of Item Analysis IRT NAEP

Author(s):
Wainer, Howard
Publication Year:
1988
Report Number:
RR-88-50
Source:
ETS Research Report
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
27
Subject/Key Words:
Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Graphics, Item Analysis, Item Response Theory (IRT), National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Test Construction, Test Items, Test Theory

Abstract

This paper reviews the role of the item in test construction and suggests some new methods of item analysis. A look at dynamic, graphical item analysis is provided that utilizes the advantages of modern high speed, highly interactive computing. Several illustrations are provided. (29pp.)

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