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  • Psychometrics
  • Educational Measurement
  • Data Science

Background:

  • Subscore reporting is challenging due to limited test lengths for precise individual measurement.
  • Diagnostic Classification Models (DCMs) offer alternatives with pass/fail decisions but may not suit all reporting needs.
  • Existing DCM reporting may be inappropriate when overall scores or relative comparisons are prioritized over absolute decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce the relative diagnostic profile (RDP) as a new framework for subscore reporting.
  • Develop a method using DCMs that withholds absolute pass/fail decisions or probabilities.
  • Provide a reporting system suitable for scenarios where overall scores are primary or absolute decisions are not intended.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes Diagnostic Classification Models (DCMs) for scoring item responses.
  • Develops the Relative Diagnostic Profile (RDP) framework.
  • Focuses on relative comparisons of subdomain strengths rather than absolute classifications.

Main Results:

  • The RDP framework allows for visualizing an individual's overall ability as a proportional representation of subdomain strengths.
  • It enables within-individual comparisons of subdomain performance.
  • Facilitates comparison of an individual's relative strengths against a chosen group of examinees.

Conclusions:

  • The RDP framework provides a valuable alternative for subscore reporting when absolute decisions are not desired.
  • It offers a nuanced view of examinee abilities by representing them as relative strengths.
  • RDP enhances score reporting by allowing comparisons both within an individual and against peer groups.