Rasch modelling vs. item facility: implications on the validity of assessments of Asian EFL/ESL vocabulary knowledge and lexical sophistication modelling by Liang Ye Tan, Stuart McLean, Young Ae Kim, Joseph P. Vitta

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A transformer-based embedding approach to developing short-form psychological measures by Se-Jin Jung, Jang-Won Seo

“…When compared with Classical Test Theory and a Genetic Algorithm, the proposed method achieved comparable levels of reliability, convergent validity, and predictive performance.DiscussionThese findings highlight the potential of transformer-based embedding approaches for efficient item reduction and item development. …”
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Inventory of Galilean Transformation of uniform linear motion in position-time graphs by E. B. Merki, S. I. Hofer, A. Vaterlaus, A. Lichtenberger

“…We evaluated the psychometric properties via classical test theory and item response theory. The degree of item discrimination and reliability were within the desired range. …”
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Study protocol to develop a patient-reported outcome measuring disability associated with unilateral vocal fold paralysis: a mixed-methods approach with the CoPE collaborative by David Schlundt, Sara Fernandes-Taylor, Cara Damico Smith, Natalia Arroyo, Kemberlee Bonnet, Margarete Wichmann, Irene Feurer, David O Francis

“…We will establish CoPE to facilitate measure development and to create preliminary infrastructure for future trials, including online data capture, stakeholder engagement, and the identification of barriers and facilitators to participation. Classical test theory psychometrics and grounded theory characterise our approach, and validation includes assessment of latent structure, reliability and validity.Ethics and dissemination Our study is approved by the University of Wisconsin Health Sciences Institutional Review Board. …”
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Novel parent survey measures sensory behaviors incorporating sensory modality and stimulus intensity by Connor Yee, Ellie Rather, Sakib Hoque, Joon Lee, Stephanie Marton, Jill Roth, Frederick L. Oswald, Kenneth J. Nobleza, Ankona Banerjee, Holly Harris, Ariel M. Lyons-Warren

“…The SRQP's psychometric properties were analyzed using classical test theory and item response theory. Statistical tests were used to evaluate sensory processing patterns from SRQP results. …”
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