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Pearson offers a full range of psychometrics and scientifically based research focused on measurement and assessment.

Industry-leading psychometrics support both before and after an assessment is administered so customers can analyze measurement and assessment results with confidence. Empirical research supports and informs best-practice procedures and processes for large-scale, high-stakes testing, as well as emerging measurement trends and topics.

Pearson offers a complete package of psychometric services.

  • Equating and scaling analyses
  • Review and approval of items and analysis of test data (traditional and item response theory)
  • Equating (linking) of test forms
  • Standard-setting activities as needed in support of establishing a cut score
  • Authoring award-winning technical reports and reviews

Pearson also offers comprehensive empirical research from our team of professional, who combine numerous years of experience in assessment practice and theory. The research agenda ia focused on the advancement of measurement practices and techniques—not on promoting products and services.

Topics include:

  • Fielding Testing
  • New Item Formats
  • Innovative Computer-Based Items
  • Universal Design
  • Technology Integration
  • Comparability Studies
  • Theoretical Analysis
  • Automated Essay Scoring
  • Growth Models
  • Vertical Scaling
  • Standard Setting
  • Alternate Assessment
  • ELL Assessment

Download Educational Measurement research papers, find information on scientific papers authored by expert staff members, consult the glossary for commonly used assessment terminology, and get answers to the most frequently asked questions by following the links below.

 

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