Replication study for ADOS‐2 cut‐offs to assist evaluation of autism spectrum disorder
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DOI: 10.1002/aur.2801
Abstract: The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS‐2) has been widely used for ASD assessment. While prior studies investigated sensitivity and specificity of ADOS‐2 Modules 1–3, there has been limited research addressing algorithm cut‐off scores… read more here.
Keywords: autism; classification; autism spectrum; cut scores ... See more keywords
Re-conceptualising and accounting for examiner (cut-score) stringency in a ‘high frequency, small cohort’ performance test
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DOI: 10.1007/s10459-020-09990-x
Abstract: Variation in examiner stringency is an ongoing problem in many performance settings such as in OSCEs, and usually is conceptualised and measured based on scores/grades examiners award. Under borderline regression, the standard within a station… read more here.
Keywords: cut scores; cut score; stringency; examiner ... See more keywords
Exploring optimum cut-off scores to screen for probable posttraumatic stress disorder within a sample of UK treatment-seeking veterans
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DOI: 10.1080/20008198.2017.1398001
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Previous research exploring the psychometric properties of the scores of measures of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggests there is variation in their functioning depending on the target population. To date, there has been… read more here.
Keywords: stress disorder; posttraumatic stress; cut; cut scores ... See more keywords
Cut‐off scores of blink reflex recovery cycle to differentiate atypical parkinsonisms
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DOI: 10.1111/ene.14392
Abstract: We have recently reported on brainstem electrophysiological features of tauopathies, showing that R2 Blink Reflex Recovery Cycle (R2BRRC) could detect Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) from CorticoBasal syndrome (CBS) [1], as early observed by Valls-Solé and… read more here.
Keywords: differentiate atypical; reflex recovery; blink reflex; recovery cycle ... See more keywords
Comparing veterinary students’ performance with cut-scores determined using a modified individual Angoff method featuring Bloom’s taxonomy
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.105799
Abstract: Background There are challenges around the practicality of conventional standard setting methods for student assessment. Furthermore, accuracy of absolute methods of standard setting is difficult to achieve. The aim was to determine which group of… read more here.
Keywords: cut scores; angoff method; cut; performance ... See more keywords
Identification of clinically-useful cut scores of the Traumatic Injuries Distress Scale (TIDS) for predicting rate of recovery following musculoskeletal trauma
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248745
Abstract: Objective The Traumatic Injuries Distress Scale (TIDS) is a 12-item self-report tool intended for prognostic risk phenotyping in people with acute musculoskeletal (MSK) trauma. The initial validation study showed good associations with outcomes 12 weeks… read more here.
Keywords: recovery; risk; traumatic injuries; cut scores ... See more keywords
Comparing Approaches to Optimize Cut-off Scores for Short Cognitive Screening Instruments in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
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DOI: 10.3233/jad-161204
Abstract: Background: Although required to improve the usability of cognitive screening instruments (CSIs), the use of cut-off scores is controversial yet poorly researched. Objective: To explore cut-off scores for two short CSIs: the Standardized Mini-Mental State… read more here.
Keywords: dementia; cognitive impairment; cut; cut scores ... See more keywords
Equal Z standard-setting method to estimate the minimum number of panelists for a medical school’s objective structured clinical examination in Taiwan: a simulation study
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DOI: 10.3352/jeehp.2022.19.27
Abstract: Purpose Undertaking a standard-setting exercise is a common method for setting pass/fail cut scores for high-stakes examinations. The recently introduced equal Z standard-setting method (EZ method) has been found to be a valid and effective… read more here.
Keywords: equal standard; method; setting method; standard setting ... See more keywords
Rocking at 81 and Rolling at 34: ROC Cut-Off Scores for the Negative Acts Questionnaire–Revised in Serbia
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.02058
Abstract: Researchers are still searching for the ways to identify different categories of employees according to their exposure to negative acts and psychological experience of workplace bullying. We followed Notelaers and Einarsen’s application of the ROC… read more here.
Keywords: gold standards; self labeling; negative acts; gold ... See more keywords