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Applying the Rasch Model to test administration.

The Journal of Nursing Education

|October 1, 1985

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The Rasch Model offers a sample-independent analysis of student tests, providing refined measurements of item difficulty and performance. This valuable tool aids nurse educators in analyzing test variables and comparing performance on a single scale.

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Area of Science:

Educational Measurement
Psychometrics
Nursing Education

Background:

Classical Test Theory (CTT) is sample-dependent.
Analyzing student test performance involves multiple variables.
Accurate measurement of test difficulty and student ability is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the Rasch Model as a superior alternative to CTT for test analysis.
To highlight the Rasch Model's utility for nurse educators.
To demonstrate how the Rasch Model refines measurement of test difficulty and student performance.

Main Methods:

Application of the Rasch Model to student test data.
Analysis of test item values and person measures.
Evaluation of item fit and person fit statistics.

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Main Results:

The Rasch Model provides sample-independent data on test items and students.
Key outputs include test item values, item fit, person measures, and person fit.
Facilitates comparison of item difficulty and student performance on a linear scale.

Conclusions:

The Rasch Model offers a more refined and objective measurement of test difficulty and student performance.
Its sample-independent nature and ability to analyze variables make it highly valuable for educators, especially in nursing.
Enables a more accurate assessment of both the test and the students taking it.