Status : Verified
Personal Name Salubayba, Teodora M.
Resource Title Determining differential item functioning in an achievement test using Mantel-Haenszel, item response theory, and logical data analysis
Date Issued March 2013
Abstract Differential item functioning procedures, namely the Mantel-Haenszel (MH) and Item Response Theory (IRT) one-parameter logistic (1PL) model were investigated in the contexts of reading comprehension and math application among the Grade Six pupils in the six mixed-gender private schools and three all-girl schools run by religious congregation in Luzon and Visayas. MH and IRT-1PL are tests for critical evaluation of items; a means for determining the presence of DIF in the items. These two test DIF procedures having different assumptions were found both effective and sensitive in detecting DIF in the items. They were compared with regard to their effectiveness and sensitivity in detecting DIF in the test items to help test practitioners make informed decisions regarding the choice of DIF procedure, to continue improving the process of test evaluation, to ensure fair tests and assessments, and to review test development practices.
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Degree Course Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Research and Evaluation)
Language English
Keyword educational tests and measurements, sex differences in education, reading comprehension, mathematical ability, sex differences, academic achievement, Item response theory
Material Type Thesis/Dissertation
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Category : F - Regular work, i.e., it has no patentable invention or creation, the author does not wish for personal publication, there is no confidential information.
 
Access Permission : Open Access