Item Response Modelling

Subject EDUC90213 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
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This subject is not offered in 2013.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: There is one prerequisite:
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Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
25
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

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Subject Overview: This unit provides an understanding of item response modelling. The subject examines item response theory from an advanced perspective, including the development of single and multiple parameter models, their specification, estimation and evaluation. Procedures for calibration and banking tasks based on rating and criterion referenced scales, constructed response and judgement-based assessments as well as choice tasks are explored. Additional topics include differential item functioning, test equating, and multi-faceted and multi-dimensional models. Applications of the models are explored with ConQuest.
Objectives: To develop a familiarity with the estimation and application of advanced item response theory models.
Assessment: Three papers totaling 8,000 words. Presentation of the papers (15 - 20 minutes) to class. 33 per cent to each paper and presentation.
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts: Hambleton, R.K, Swaminathan, H., & Rogers, H.J. (1991) Fundamentals of Item Response Theory. Newbury Park, California: Sage Publications.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills: On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
  • understand the derivation of dichotomous and polytomous Rasch Models;
  • apply the technique of simulation to explore item response modeling;
  • analyse item response data with facets models;
  • analyse multi-dimensional item response data;
  • analyse item response data with collateral variables;
  • estimate population characteristics from item response data;
  • understand issues relating to equating, item banking and test design.
Links to further information: www.education.unimelb.edu.au
Notes: Advanced skills in assessment design and analysis, test equating and interpretation, and a high level of statistical and mathematical skills.

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