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written by Lin Ding and Robert J. Beichner
This paper introduces five commonly used approaches to analyzing multiple-choice test data: classical test theory, factor analysis, cluster analysis, item response theory, and model analysis. Brief descriptions of the goals and algorithms of these approaches are provided, together with examples illustrating their applications in physics education research. These techniques are the foundation for analyzing test questions to determine if they are appropriately testing your students' performance.
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© 2009 American Physical Society
DOI:
10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.5.020103
PACSs:
01.40.Fk
01.40.gf
01.40.G-
Keywords:
Classical Test Theory, Cluster Analysis, Data Analysis Methods, Factor Analysis, Item Response Theory, Model Analysis
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Metadata instance created February 16, 2010 by Lyle Barbato
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L. Ding and R. Beichner, , Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 5 (2), 020103 (2009), WWW Document, (https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.5.020103).
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L. Ding and R. Beichner, Approaches to data analysis of multiple-choice questions, Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 5 (2), 020103 (2009), <https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.5.020103>.
APA Format
Ding, L., & Beichner, R. (2009, September 10). Approaches to data analysis of multiple-choice questions. Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res., 5(2), 020103. Retrieved December 14, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.5.020103
Chicago Format
Ding, Lin, and Robert Beichner. "Approaches to data analysis of multiple-choice questions." Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 5, no. 2, (September 10, 2009): 020103, https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.5.020103 (accessed 14 December 2024).
MLA Format
Ding, Lin, and Robert Beichner. "Approaches to data analysis of multiple-choice questions." Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 5.2 (2009): 020103. 14 Dec. 2024 <https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.5.020103>.
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