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ERIC Number: EJ449434
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1644
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Historical Views of Invariance: Evidence from the Measurement Theories of Thorndike, Thurstone, and Rasch.
Engelhard, George, Jr.
Educational and Psychological Measurement, v52 n2 p275-91 Sum 1992
A historical perspective is provided of the concept of invariance in measurement theory, describing sample-invariant item calibration and item-invariant measurement of individuals. Invariance as a key measurement concept is illustrated through the measurement theories of E. L. Thorndike, L. L. Thurstone, and G. Rasch. (SLD)
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Educational History, Measurement Techniques, Psychometrics, Test Items, Test Theory
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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