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The new Triad Identity Matching (TIM) test offers a flexible way to assess face identification skills. This item response theory-calibrated test provides reliable proficiency measures for various individuals.

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  • Forensic Science
  • Psychometrics

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  • Accurate face identification is crucial in applied settings, particularly for forensic examiners.
  • Existing proficiency tests have limitations, such as static item sets preventing repeated valid administration.
  • Developing reliable and adaptable face identification proficiency measures is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate the Triad Identity Matching (TIM) test for measuring face identification proficiency.
  • To utilize item response theory (IRT) for calibrating test items and assessing participant ability.
  • To establish a flexible framework for proficiency testing across diverse ability levels.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Triad Identity Matching (TIM) test using face-image triads.
  • Application of item response theory (IRT) to analyze test item difficulty and participant performance.
  • Validation through simulations and correlation with existing face-recognition tests.

Main Results:

  • The TIM test demonstrated a wide range of accuracy and spanned various difficulty levels, as shown by IRT modeling.
  • IRT-based item metrics allowed for the creation of reliable proficiency subsets.
  • The IRT model effectively evaluated participant ability across different sessions and populations.

Conclusions:

  • The TIM test provides a valid, reliable, and flexible tool for assessing face identification proficiency.
  • The developed IRT model enables accurate ability estimation and can be adapted for various user groups.
  • This framework supports the development of standardized proficiency assessments for face identification specialists and individuals with face-processing challenges.