On the complementarity of classical test theory and item response models: item difficulty estimates and computerized adaptive testing

This study aims to provide statistical evidence of the complementarity between classical test theory and item response models for certain educational assessment purposes. Such complementarity might support, at a reduced cost, future development of innovative procedures for item calibration in adapti...

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Main Authors: Patrícia Costa, Maria Eugénia Ferrão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação CESGRANRIO 2015-07-01
Series:Ensaio
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-40362015000300593&lng=pt&nrm=iso&tlng=en