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An Important Parameter in Item Response Theory Is the Slope

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An important parameter in item response theory is the slope of the curve, which is an indicator of how well the item discriminates.If there is a ________ slope then the item is probably a good discriminator ,whereas a ________ slope probably indicates the item does not discriminate very well.


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Participant Observation

A method used in social science research involving the immersion of the researcher in the environment of their subjects to observe and engage in their activities to gain a deeper understanding of their culture or behavior.

Median

A statistical measure that represents the middle value in a given set of numbers, where half the numbers are above the median and half are below.

Arithmetic Average

A statistical measure calculated by adding a set of numbers together and then dividing by the count of these numbers.

Sociological Research

The study of society and social behavior by examining the groups, cultures, organizations, social institutions, and processes that people develop.

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