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    • Psychometrics
    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Statistical Modeling

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    • Current probability models in mental testing do not fully account for practice effects.
    • Repeated exposure to test items can influence subsequent performance.
    • Understanding these effects is crucial for accurate ability assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To extend existing probability models of mental testing.
    • To incorporate the impact of practice effects in ability testing.
    • To develop a robust model for analyzing repeated test item responses.

    Main Methods:

    • Treating multiple presentations of the same item as a stochastic process.
    • Utilizing latent class models and linear operator learning models.

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  • Developing methods for parameter estimation and goodness-of-fit testing.

    • Main Results:

    • A novel model is proposed to quantify practice effects in mental testing.
    • The model integrates stochastic processes with latent class and linear operator learning.
    • Numerical examples demonstrate the application and validity of the proposed methods.

    Conclusions:

    • The extended probability models provide a more accurate representation of ability when practice effects are present.
    • The stochastic process approach offers a flexible framework for analyzing repeated measures in testing.
    • The proposed methods enhance the precision of ability estimation in longitudinal assessments.