Which Scaling Method Entails a Process by Which Measures of Item

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which scaling method entails a process by which measures of item difficulty are obtained from samples of testtakers who vary in ability?

• A) difficulty scaling
• B) absolute scaling
• C) content scaling
• D) sample-contingent scaling

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