Item Response Theory

by Steven P. Reise and Susan E. Embretson

Book Overview

This book develops an intuitive understanding of IRT principles through the use of graphical displays and analogies to familiar psychological principles. It surveys contemporary IRT models, estimation methods, and computer programs. Polytomous IRT models are given central coverage since many psychological tests use rating scales.

Ideal for clinical, industrial, counseling, educational, and behavioral medicine professionals and students familiar...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805828192
• ISBN13: 9780805828191
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"