The Basics of Item Response Theory Using R (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)

This graduate-level textbook is a tutorial for item response theory that covers both the basics of item response theory and the use of R for preparing graphical presentation in writings about the theory. Item response theory has become one of the most powerful tools used in test construction, yet one of the barriers to learning and applying it is the considerable amount of sophisticated computational effort required to illustrate even the simplest concepts. This text provides the reader access to the basic concepts of item response theory freed of the tedious underlying calculations. It is intended for those who possess limited knowledge of educational measurement and psychometrics. Rather than presenting the full scope of item response theory, this textbook is concise and practical and presents basic concepts without becoming enmeshed in underlying mathematical and computational complexities. Clearly written text and succinct R code allow anyone familiar with statistical concepts to explore and apply item response theory in a practical way. In addition to students of educational measurement, this text will be valuable to measurement specialists working in testing programs at any level and who need an understanding of item response theory in order to evaluate its potential in their settings.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences
Release date:	July 2018
First published:	2017
Authors:	Frank B. Baker • Seock-Ho Kim
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	174
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-85343-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Probability & statistics Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Psychological methodology > Psychological testing & measurement Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > Examinations & assessment
LSN:	3-319-85343-0
Barcode:	9783319853437

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