Rasch analysis in the human sciences [electronic resource] / William J. Boone, John R. Staver, Melissa S. Yale.
Boone, William J. (William John), author.; Staver, John R., author.; Yale, Melissa S., author.
2014
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Title
Rasch analysis in the human sciences [electronic resource] / William J. Boone, John R. Staver, Melissa S. Yale.
Author
Boone, William J. (William John), author.
ISBN
9789400768574 electronic book
9400768575 electronic book
9789400768567
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6857-4
Published
Dordrecht : Springer, 2014.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xvi, 482 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Item Number
10.1007/978-94-007-6857-4 doi
Call Number
BF39
Dewey Decimal Classification
150.1/5195
Summary
Rasch Analysis in the Human Sciences helps individuals, both students and teachers, master the key concepts and resources needed to use Rasch techniques for analyzing data from assessments to measure variables such as abilities, attitudes, and personality traits. Upon completion of the text, readers will be able to confidently evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of existing instrumentation, compute linear person measures and item measures, interpret Wright Maps, utilize Rasch software, and understand what it means to measure in the Human Sciences. Each of the 24 chapters presents a key concept using a mix of theory and application of user-friendly Rasch software. Chapters also include a beginning and ending dialogue between two typical researchers learning Rasch, formative assessment check points, sample data files, an extensive set of application activities with answers, a one paragraph sample research article text integrating the chapter topic, quick-tips, and suggested readings. Rasch Analysis in the Human Sciences will be an essential resource for anyone wishing to begin or expand their learning of Rasch measurement techniques, be it in the Health Sciences, Market Research, Education, or Cognitive Sciences. Rasch Analysis in the Human Sciences represents a much needed, practical, and approachable guide to the use of Rasch methods and models within the field of education in general and in STEM fields most particularly. With a future ever more guided by data-driven decision-making, it is essential that our educators become more familiar with fundamental measurement concepts.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed December 16, 2013).
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Staver, John R., author.
Yale, Melissa S., author.
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What is Rasch Measurement & How Can Rasch Measurement Help Me?
Rating Scale Surveys, A Rasch Rating Scale Analysis (Step I)-Reading Data and Running an Analysis
Understanding Person Measures
Item Measures
Wright Maps - First Steps
Wright Maps - Second Steps Fit
How Well Does That Rating Scale Work? How Do You Know, Too?
Person Reliability, Item Reliability and More
What is an Ogive? How do I Use It?
Some Wright Map Nuance, How To Set the Probability of Success at 65% (or whichever percentage you wish to choose)
Differential Item Functioning
Linking Surveys and Tests
Setting Pass/Fail Points and Competency Levels
Expressing Competency Levels
Quality of Measurement and Sample Size
Missing Data: What should I do?
Combining Scales
Multifaceted Rasch Measurement
The Rasch Model and Item Response Theory Models: Identical, Similar, or Unique?
What Tables to Use?
Key Resources for Continued Expansion of Your Understanding of Rasch Measurement
Where Have We Been & What's Next?.

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