Item pre-knowledge true prevalence in clinical anatomy - application of gated item response theory model

Abstract Background Computer and paper examinations in our days are constructed from an item pool which is regularly updated. Given the way that exams are created, one of the major concerns is the security of the items that are being used in order to ensure a good estimation of abilities. The aim of...

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Main Authors: Milton Severo, Fernanda Silva-Pereira, Maria Amelia Ferreira, Magda Monteiro, Isabel Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-019-1710-z