Bond, Trevor G., <br/><br/>
Applying the Rasch model :  fundamental measurement in the human sciences / 
Trevor G. Bond, Christine M. Fox 
 - Second edition 
 - 340 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm +  1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-329) and indexes 
<br/><br/> Why measurement is fundamental --  Important principles of measurement made explicit --  Basic principles of the Rasch model --  Building a set of items for measurement --  Invariance : a crucial property of scientific measurement --  Measurement using Likert scales --  The partial credit Rasch model --  Measuring facets beyond ability and difficulty --  Development, education, and rehabilitation : change over time --  The Rasch model applied across the human sciences --  Rasch modeling applied : rating scale design --  Model fit and unidimensionality --  A synthetic overview --  Technical aspects of the Rasch model  1.  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.  7.  8.  9.  10.  11.  12.  13.  App. A. 
<br/><br/> "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 
<br/><br/><br/>System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Version of latest Windsteps program and the data files for the book's examples 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780805854619 0805854614 9780805854626 0805854622 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBA746184  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Psychology--Statistical methods<br/>Social sciences--Statistical methods<br/>Psychology--Research--Methodology<br/>Social sciences--Research--Methodology
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BF39  / .B678 2007