Introduction to Item Response Theory Models and Applications

James Carlson

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Routledge
13 October 2020

Research methods: general; Psychological testing & measurement

Series: Multivariate Applications Series

This is a highly accessible, comprehensive introduction to item response theory (IRT) models and their use in various aspects of assessment/testing. The book employs a mixture of graphics and simulated data sets to ease the reader into the material and covers the basics required to obtain a solid grounding in IRT.

Written in an easily accessible way that assumes little mathematical knowledge, Carlson presents detailed descriptions of several commonly used IRT models, including those for items scored on a two-point (dichotomous) scale such as correct/incorrect, and those scored on multiple-point (polytomous) scales, such as degrees of correctness. One chapter describes a model in-depth and is followed by a chapter of instructions and illustrations showing how to apply the models to the reader’s own work.

This book is an essential text for instructors and higher level undergraduate and postgraduate students of statistics, psychometrics, and measurement theory across the behavioral and social sciences, as well as testing professionals.

By: James Carlson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367476922
ISBN 10: 0367476924
Series: Multivariate Applications Series
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 13 October 2020
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

James E. Carlson received his Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, Canada, specializing in applied statistics. He was professor of education at the universities of Pittsburgh, USA, and Ottawa, Canada. He also held psychometric positions at testing organizations and the National Assessment Governing Board, U. S. Department of Education. He is a former editor of the Journal of Educational Measurement and has authored two book chapters and a number of journal articles and research reports.

Reviews for Introduction to Item Response Theory Models and Applications

"""Carlson’s book is a very clear and well-written introduction to item response theory models that should prove very useful to a wide range of students, instructors, researchers and professionals who want to understand the basics of this useful methodology."" -- Lisa L. Harlow, professor of psychology at the University of Rhode Island, USA, and series editor for the Multivariate Applications Series (sponsored by SMEP)."