Abstract

This study examined three statistical methods for selecting items for mastery tests: (1) pretest-posttest; (2) latent trait; and (3) agreement statistics. The correlation between the latent trait method and agreement statistics, proposed here as an alternative, was substantial. Results for the pretest-posttest method confirmed its reputed limitations. (Author/JAZ)

Citation

Harris, D.J. & Subkoviak, M.J. (1986). Item Analysis: A Short-Cut Statistic for Mastery Tests. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 46(3), 495-507. Retrieved August 14, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/138756/.

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Keywords

• Computer Simulation
• Correlation
• Item Analysis
• Latent Trait Theory
• Mastery Tests
• Pretests Posttests
• Statistical Studies
• Test Construction
• Test Theory