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User's Guide for SCORIGHT (Version 3.0): A Computer Program for Scoring Tests Built of Testlets Including a Module for Covariate Analysis MCMC IRT

Author(s):
Wang, Xiaohui; Bradlow, Eric T.; Wainer, Howard
Publication Year:
2005
Report Number:
RR-04-49
Source:
ETS Research Report
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
59
Subject/Key Words:
Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC), Item Response Theory (IRT), Bayesian Testlets, SCORIGHT, Test Scoring, Polytomous Items, Dichotomous Items

Abstract

SCORIGHT is a very general computer program for scoring tests. It models tests that are made up of dichotomously or polytomously rated items or any kind of combination of the two through the use of a generalized item response theory (IRT) formulation. The items can be presented independently or grouped into clumps of allied items (testlets) or in any combination of the two. When there are testlets, the program assesses the degree of local dependence and adjusts the estimates accordingly. The estimation is accomplished within a fully Bayesian framework using Markov chain Monte Carlo procedures, which allows the easy calculation of many important characteristics of the scores that are not available with other methods. The current version of SCORIGHT, version 3.0, includes a new module that allows the user to include covariates in the analysis.

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