EPSY 586
Spring 2026 Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6
Credit: 4 hours.
Provides a conceptual framework of Item Response Theory (IRT) and its applications. Students will learn the techniques and theory of IRT and apply the methods to educational and psychological assessments. Topics covered include both dichotomous and polytomous IRT modelling, item structure and latent traits estimation, modeling and detecting Differential Item Functioning, linking and equating, computer adaptive testing, dimensionality testing, and cognitive diagnosis.
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52611
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Lecture-Discussion
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A
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9:00AM
-10:50AM
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TR
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389 Education Building
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Kern, J
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