What Makes Item Response Theory Different from Classical Theory

question 24

Multiple Choice

What makes Item Response Theory different from classical theory?

• A)It is a family of theories of methods used to develop instruments.
• B)Traditional forms of calculating reliability are appropriate.
• C)The constructs being measured are observable. ​
• D)The focus of IRT is on error rates.

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Definitions:

Standard Precautions

A set of infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes.

OSHA

An agency within the U.S. government, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is dedicated to maintaining and ensuring safety and health standards at work.

Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers are professionals involved in the delivery of health services, including doctors, nurses, technicians, and others.

Subclinical Case

An instance of a disease that does not present noticeable symptoms and may not be detected without specific diagnostic tests.