L. Ding and R. Beichner,
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This paper introduces five commonly used approaches to analyzing multiple-choice test data. They are classical test theory, factor analysis, cluster analysis, item response theory,…
J. Beuckman, S. Franklin, and R. Lindell,
PERC 2004 Proceedings, 189-192.
"FOCIA" stands for Free Online Concept Inventory Analyzer. FOCIA, our new web-based tool will allow teachers and researchers in any location to upload their test data and instantly…
D. Mountcastle, B. Bucy, and J. Thompson,
PERC 2007 Proceedings, 152-155.
Equilibrium properties of macroscopic systems are highly predictable as n, the number of particles approaches and exceeds Avogadro's number; theories of statistical physics depend on…
M. Sere, R. Journeaux, and C. Larcher,
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A study was conducted in France to determine what 20 students in a first year physics laboratory course had learned about the statistical concepts taught. Students had specific…