Technical Brief

irtDemo R Package: Pedagogical Interactive Web Applications for Estimation, Scoring, and Multi Dimensionality in Item Response Theory

Volume: 6 Number: 1 February 10, 2022
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irtDemo R Package: Pedagogical Interactive Web Applications for Estimation, Scoring, and Multi Dimensionality in Item Response Theory

Abstract

Comprehension of foundational but fairly complex statistical theories may require assistive interactive tools to understand underlying equations and theory. We provide a collection of interactive web applications to demonstrate or explore some of the fundamental yet complex item response theory concepts such as estimation, scoring and multidimensionality. Interactive web applications were developed via shiny R package. Users can access to these applications through irtDemo R package or links provided in this article. We hope that these applications give a head-start to emerging practitioners and researchers interested in advanced measurement topics.

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Supporting Institution

University of Missouri

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Studies on Education

Journal Section

Technical Brief

Publication Date

February 10, 2022

Submission Date

April 12, 2021

Acceptance Date

January 3, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 6 Number: 1

APA
Bulus, M., & Bonifay, W. (2022). irtDemo R Package: Pedagogical Interactive Web Applications for Estimation, Scoring, and Multi Dimensionality in Item Response Theory. Anadolu University Journal of Education Faculty, 6(1), 92-108. https://doi.org/10.34056/aujef.913781

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