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  • Educational Measurement
  • Psychometrics
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Existing Q-matrix validation methods are limited to dichotomous attributes in cognitive diagnosis models (CDMs).
  • Instructionally, classifying students into multiple mastery levels (polytomous attributes) is often more relevant than binary classification.
  • There is a need for methods to validate Q-matrices for CDMs measuring polytomous attributes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a Q-matrix validation method for CDMs with polytomous attributes.
  • To introduce the polytomous generalized deterministic input, noisy, "and" gate (pG-DINA) model discrimination index (pGDI).
  • To assess the ability of the pGDI to identify misspecified q-entries and suggest correct attribute-level specifications.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed the polytomous generalized DINA discrimination index (pGDI) for polytomous attributes.
  • Developed a Q-matrix validation method based on the pGDI.
  • Conducted mathematical proofs to establish theoretical properties of the pGDI.
  • Performed simulation studies to examine the practical viability of the pGDI method under various conditions.
  • Applied the pGDI method to a proportional reasoning test measuring polytomous attributes.

Main Results:

  • The pGDI method accurately identifies misspecified q-entries in the Q-matrix.
  • The method successfully suggests appropriate attribute-level specifications.
  • The accuracy of the pGDI method is particularly high when applied to high-quality items.
  • Simulation studies confirmed the practical viability and effectiveness of the proposed validation method.

Conclusions:

  • The developed pGDI-based validation method extends the utility of CDMs to polytomous attributes.
  • This method provides a robust tool for ensuring the accuracy of Q-matrix specifications in educational assessments.
  • The findings support the use of the pGDI for improving the quality of cognitive diagnosis and instructional decision-making.