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A 2PLM-RANK multidimensional forced-choice model and its fast estimation algorithm
Chanjin Zheng1, Juan Liu2, Yaling Li2
1Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China. chjzheng@dep.ecnu.edu.cn.
Abstract:
High-stakes non-cognitive tests frequently employ forced-choice (FC) scales to deter faking. To mitigate the issue of score ipsativity derived, many scoring models have been devised. Among them, the multi-unidimensional pairwise preference (MUPP) framework is a highly flexible and commonly used framework. However, the original MUPP model was developed for unfolding response process and can only handle paired comparisons. The present study proposes the 2PLM-RANK as a generalization of the MUPP model to accommodate dominance RANK format response. In addition, an improved stochastic EM (iStEM) algorithm is devised for more stable and efficient parameter estimation. Simulation results generally supported the efficiency and utility of the new algorithm in estimating the 2PLM-RANK when applied to both triplets and tetrads across various conditions. An empirical illustration with responses to a 24-dimensional personality test further supported the practicality of the proposed model. To further aid in the application of the new model, a user-friendly R package is also provided.
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