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  • Psychometrics
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis
  • Psychological Measurement

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  • Continuous-time modeling provides flexibility for longitudinal data analysis with unequally spaced measurements.
  • Measurement models are crucial in psychological research for error control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the continuous-time Rasch model, integrating Rasch and continuous-time dynamic models.
  • To evaluate the performance of the continuous-time Rasch model through simulations.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel continuous-time Rasch model.
  • Simulation studies to assess model performance under various conditions.
  • Application of the model using the R package ctsem.

Main Results:

  • Ignoring individual time intervals or using incorrect models/strategies leads to poor parameter estimates.
  • The proposed continuous-time Rasch model effectively addresses these issues.
  • The model offers a robust approach for longitudinal analysis of dichotomous items.

Conclusions:

  • The continuous-time Rasch model is a powerful advancement for analyzing longitudinal data with dichotomous items.
  • Accurate parameter estimation requires accounting for individual time intervals and appropriate model selection.
  • The study provides practical guidance for implementing the model in psychological research.