Use of differential item functioning (DIF) analysis for bias analysis in test construction

When differential item functioning (DIF) item analysis procedures based on item response theory (IRT) are used during test construction, it is possible to draw item characteristic curves for the same item for different subgroups. These curves indicate how each item functions at various ability level...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marié De Beer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2004-10-01
Series:SA Journal of Industrial Psychology
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Online Access:https://sajip.co.za/index.php/sajip/article/view/175