Cross-specialty PROMIS-global health differential item functioning
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DOI: 10.1007/s11136-021-02812-6
Abstract: To investigate the functioning of the PROMIS-Global Health (PROMIS-GH) across clinical setting, patient age, and medical complexity by evaluating differential item functioning (DIF) within the Global Physical Health (GPH) and Global Mental Health (GMH) domains.… read more here.
Keywords: promis global; differential item; item functioning; health ... See more keywords
Testing Differential Item Functioning in Small Samples
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DOI: 10.1080/00273171.2019.1671162
Abstract: Abstract Differential item functioning (DIF) is a pernicious statistical issue that can mask true group differences on a target latent construct. A considerable amount of research has focused on evaluating methods for testing DIF, such… read more here.
Keywords: small samples; irt; model; parameter logistic ... See more keywords
Measuring drug dependence in police custody: An item response theory and differential item function analysis of UNCOPE in Australia.
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DOI: 10.1111/dar.12854
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND AIMS Although there has been significant investment in policies and programs aimed at preventing drug-related crime, there has been comparatively little effort dedicated to the validation the relevant research and evidence gathering tools.… read more here.
Keywords: response theory; item response; drug; differential item ... See more keywords
Assessment of differential item functioning across English and Spanish versions of the Orofacial Esthetic Scale.
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DOI: 10.1111/joor.13106
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To investigate differential item functioning across the Spanish and English versions of the Orofacial Esthetic Scale (OES). METHODS OES data were collected from a consecutive sample of a total of 622 adult dental patients… read more here.
Keywords: orofacial esthetic; english spanish; esthetic scale; differential item ... See more keywords
An Exploratory Strategy to Identify and Define Sources of Differential Item Functioning
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DOI: 10.1177/0146621620931190
Abstract: The sources of differential item functioning (DIF) items are usually identified through a qualitative content review by a panel of experts. However, the differential functioning for some DIF items might have been caused by reasons… read more here.
Keywords: dif items; sources differential; differential item; item functioning ... See more keywords
Bayesian Approaches for Detecting Differential Item Functioning Using the Generalized Graded Unfolding Model
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DOI: 10.1177/01466216211066606
Abstract: Differential item functioning (DIF) analysis is one of the most important applications of item response theory (IRT) in psychological assessment. This study examined the performance of two Bayesian DIF methods, Bayes factor (BF) and deviance… read more here.
Keywords: differential item; unfolding model; model; graded unfolding ... See more keywords
Using a Generalized Logistic Regression Method to Detect Differential Item Functioning With Multiple Groups in Cognitive Diagnostic Tests
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DOI: 10.1177/01466216231174559
Abstract: Items with the presence of differential item functioning (DIF) will compromise the validity and fairness of a test. Studies have investigated the DIF effect in the context of cognitive diagnostic assessment (CDA), and some DIF… read more here.
Keywords: differential item; multiple groups; test; method ... See more keywords
Social deprivation among socio-economic contrasted french areas: Using item response theory analysis to assess differential item functioning of the EPICES questionnaire in stroke patients
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230661
Abstract: Background Multiple approaches have been proposed to measure low socio-economic status. In France the concept of precariousness, akin to social deprivation, was developed and is widely used. EPICES is a short questionnaire that was developed… read more here.
Keywords: social deprivation; differential item; item functioning; socio economic ... See more keywords
MIMIC approach to assessing differential item functioning with control of extreme response style
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DOI: 10.3758/s13428-019-01198-1
Abstract: Likert or rating scales may elicit an extreme response style (ERS), which means that responses to scales do not reflect the ability that is meant to be measured. Research has shown that the presence of… read more here.
Keywords: positive rates; response style; differential item; item functioning ... See more keywords