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2008 AERA & NCME Conference Papers

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An Investigation of the Changes in Item Parameter Estimates for Items Re-field Tested -- Jason L. Meyers, Xiaojing Jadie Kong, Katie Larsen McClarty

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Response Probability Criterion and Subgroup Performance -- Canda D. Mueller, M. Christina Schneider, Karla Egan

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A Generalization of Stratified Alpha that Allows for Correlated Measurement Errors between Subtests -- Leslie Keng, G. Edward Miller, Kimberly O’Malley, Ahmet Turhan

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Field Testing and Equating Designs for State Educational Assessments -- Rob Kirkpatrick, Walter D. Way

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Evidence of Test Score Use in Validity: Roles and Responsibilities -- Paul D. Nichols, Natasha Williams

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Effects of Different Training and Scoring Approaches on Human Constructed Response Scoring -- Walter D. Way, Daisy Vickers, Paul Nichols

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A Comparison of Item and Testlet Selection Procedures in Computerized Adaptive Testing -- Leslie Keng, Tsung-Han Ho, Tzu-An Ann Chen, Barbara G. Dodd

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Person-fit of English Language Learners (ELL) in K-12 High-Stakes Assessments -- Lei Wan, Brad Wu

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A Comparison of Pre-Equating and Post-Equating Using Large-Scale Assessment Data -- Ye Tong, Sz-Shyan Wu, Ming Xu

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Maintenance of Vertical Scales -- Ye Tong, Michael J. Kolen

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Growth, Precision, and CAT: An Examination of Gain Score Conditional SEM -- Tony D. Thompson

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Score Reporting, Off-the-Shelf Assessments and NCLB: Truly and Unholy Trinity -- Jon S. Twing

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User-Centered Assessment Design -- Paul Nichols, David Mittelholtz, Jeremy Adams, Robert van Deusen

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Exploring the Use of Item Bank Information to Improve IRT Item Parameter Estimation -- Erika Hall, Timothy Ansley

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Applying a User-Centered Design Approach to Data Management: Paper and Computer Testing -- Jeffrey R. Wilson

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A Tale of Two Modes: A Case Study in User-Centered Design’s Roles in Comparability and Construct Validity -- Ellen Strain-Seymour

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Usability and Design Considerations for Computer-based Learning and Assessment -- Michael Harms, Jeremy Adams

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