Title: Applying the Rasch model
Description: "Written In an accessible style, this book facilitates a deep understanding of the Rasch model a theoretically elegant, yet straightforward method for explaining Interactions between observed and latent variables. Authors Bond and Fox review the crucial properties of the Rasch model and demonstrate its use with a wide range of examples Including the measurement of educational achievement, human development, attitudes, and medical rehabilitation. A glossary and numerous Illustrations further aid the reader's understanding of the Important measurement Issues. The authors' goals are to present an accessible overview of Rasch analysis that does not require a statistical background. They demonstrate how to apply Rasch analysis and prepare readers to perform their own analyses and Interpret the results."--Jacket.
Subjects: Social research & statistics, Research & Methodology, Methodology, Psychology, Research, Sociology, Education / Testing & Measurement, Psychology & Psychiatry / Testing & Measurement, General, Assessment, Testing & Measurement, Statistical methods, Social sciences, Psychometrics, Social sciences, statistics, Research [MESH]