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Differential Item Functioning: Beyond validity evidence based on internal structure.

Juana Gómez-Benito¹, Stephen Sireci, José-Luis Padilla

¹Universidad de Barcelona.

|January 25, 2018

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This paper proposes transforming typical Differential Item Functioning (DIF) studies into validation studies by linking DIF to all validity evidence sources. This approach enhances the validity of test score interpretations using mixed methods research.

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Area of Science:

Psychometrics
Educational Measurement
Psychological Testing

Background:

Differential Item Functioning (DIF) is recognized as validity evidence based on internal structure in testing standards.
Current practices lack guidance on designing DIF studies as comprehensive validation studies.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a conceptual framework for integrating DIF detection and interpretation into broader validation studies.
To guide the transformation of standard DIF analyses into robust validation research.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
Theoretical and practical proposals for DIF validation studies were developed.

Main Results:

Arguments are presented for treating DIF detection and interpretation as integral parts of validation.
Specific suggestions are offered for designing and executing DIF validation studies.

Conclusions:

Adopting a mixed-methods research perspective, combining quantitative and qualitative data, strengthens DIF validation.
Planning DIF studies explicitly as validation studies improves the interpretability and validity of test scores.