Handbook of Diagnostic Classification Models - Models and Model Extensions, Applications, Software Packages (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)

This handbook provides an overview of major developments around diagnostic classification models (DCMs) with regard to modeling, estimation, model checking, scoring, and applications. It brings together not only the current state of the art, but also the theoretical background and models developed for diagnostic classification. The handbook also offers applications and special topics and practical guidelines how to plan and conduct research studies with the help of DCMs. Commonly used models in educational measurement and psychometrics typically assume a single latent trait or at best a small number of latent variables that are aimed at describing individual differences in observed behavior. While this allows simple rankings of test takers along one or a few dimensions, it does not provide a detailed picture of strengths and weaknesses when assessing complex cognitive skills. DCMs, on the other hand, allow the evaluation of test taker performance relative to a potentially large number of skill domains. Most diagnostic models provide a binary mastery/non-mastery classification for each of the assumed test taker attributes representing these skill domains. Attribute profiles can be used for formative decisions as well as for summative purposes, for example in a multiple cut-off procedure that requires mastery on at least a certain subset of skills. The number of DCMs discussed in the literature and applied to a variety of assessment data has been increasing over the past decades, and their appeal to researchers and practitioners alike continues to grow. These models have been used in English language assessment, international large scale assessments, and for feedback for practice exams in preparation of college admission testing, just to name a few. Nowadays, technology-based assessments provide increasingly rich data on a multitude of skills and allow collection of data with respect to multiple types of behaviors. Diagnostic models can be understood as an ideal match for these types of data collections to provide more in-depth information about test taker skills and behavioral tendencies.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Methodology of Educational Measurement and Assessment
Release date:	October 2019
First published:	2019
Editors:	Matthias von Davier • Young-Sun Lee
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	656
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-005583-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > Examinations & assessment Promotions
LSN:	3-03-005583-3
Barcode:	9783030055837

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