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ERIC Number: EJ448021
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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Estimating Population Characteristics from Sparse Matrix Samples of Item Responses.
Mislevy, Robert J.; And Others
Journal of Educational Measurement, v29 n2 p133-61 Sum 1992
Concepts behind plausible values in estimating population characteristics from sparse matrix samples of item responses are discussed. The use of marginal analyses is described in the context of the National Assessment of Educational Progress, and the approach is illustrated with Scholastic Aptitude Test data for 9,075 high school seniors. (SLD)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: National Assessment of Educational Progress; SAT (College Admission Test)
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