An Empirical Bayes Approach to Subscore Augmentation: How Much Strength Can We Borrow?

This article examines a subscore augmentation procedure. The approach uses empirical Bayes adjustments and is intended to improve the overall accuracy of measurement when information is scant. Simulations examined the impact of the method on subscale scores in a variety of realistic conditions. The...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics. - SAGE Publishing, 1976. - 31(2006), 3, Seite 241-259
1. Verfasser: Edwards, Michael C. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Vevea, Jack L.
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2006
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics
Schlagworte:Ability Estimation Empirical Bayes Item Response Theory Subscore Augmentation Mathematics Business Education Behavioral sciences Applied sciences