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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Draney, Karen; Wilson, Mark – Journal of Applied Measurement, 2011
In this paper, we describe a new method we have developed for setting cut scores between levels of a test. We outline the wide variety of potential methods that have been used for such a process, and emphasize the need for a coherent conceptual framework under which the variety of methods could be understood. We then describe our particular…
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Probability, Computer Software, Cutting Scores
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Briggs, Derek C.; Wilson, Mark – Journal of Applied Measurement, 2003
Studied the usefulness of the Multidimensional Random Coefficient Multinomial Logit model using a collection of embedded assessments administered to 541 students in middle school science classes. Findings illustrate the usefulness and good fit of the multidimensional approach in contrast to a unidimensional approach. (SLD)
Descriptors: Goodness of Fit, Item Response Theory, Measurement Techniques, Middle School Students