Psychometrics II: Item Response Theory

3 credits

This course will present an advanced study of theoretical concepts, statistical models, and practical applications in educational and psychological measurement. Topics include item response theory, methods for estimating latent trait and item parameters, models for polytomously scored items, explanatory item response models, and multidimensional item response models. Some practical applications of IRT: DIF assessment, computerized adaptive testing, test equating, linking, scaling.