Applying the Rasch Model Fundamental Measurement in the Human Sciences, Second Edition

Name: Applying the Rasch Model Fundamental Measurement in the Human Sciences, Second Edition
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ISBN: 9780805854626

ISBN-10: 0805854622

ISBN-13: 9780805854626

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Trevor G. Bond, Christine M. Fox, Trevor Bond

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Written in an accessible style, this book facilitates a deep understanding of the Rasch model. Authors Bond and Fox review the crucial properties of the Rasch model and demonstrate its use with a wide range of examples including the measurement of educational achievement, human development, attitudes, and medical rehabilitation. A glossary and numerous illustrations further aid the reader's understanding. The authors demonstrate how to apply Rasch analysis and prepare readers to perform their own analyses and interpret the results. Updated throughout, highlights of the Second Edition include: a new CD that features an introductory version of the latest Winsteps program and the data files…

Book details

List price: $52.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 4/2/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 356
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Foreword


Preface



Why Measurement Is Fundamental



Important Principles of Measurement Made Explicit



Basic Principles of the Rasch Model



Building a Set of Items for Measurement



Invariance: A Crucial Property of Scientific Measurement



Measurement Using Likert Scales



The Partial Credit Rasch Model



Measuring Facets Beyond Ability and Difficulty



Development, Education, and Rehabilitation: Change Over Time



The Rasch Model Applied Across the Human Sciences



Rasch Modeling Applied: Rating Scale Design



Model Fit and Unidimensionality



A Synthetic Overview



Technical Aspects of the Rasch Model



Getting Started


Glossary


References


Author Index


Subject Index