|
Sign In to gain access to subscriptions and/or personal tools.
|
Item response theory and the assumption of unidimensionality for language tests
Grant Henning
University of California, Los Angeles
Thom Hudson
University of California, Los Angeles
Jean Turner
University of California, Los Angeles
Considerable controversy has arisen around the assumption of unidimen sionality underlying the application of latent trait models of measurement. The intent of the present paper is to provide a clearer articulation of the unidimensionality assumption and to investigate the robustness and appli cability of a particular unidimensional model, the Rasch Model, for use with language proficiency tests that consist of batteries of subtests in a variety of skill areas and that are applied in the testing of the abilities of students from diverse educational, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Results of the analysis of response data from the administration of a 150- item, five-subskill ESL proficiency/placement examination to 312 entering university students indicated that unidimensionality constraints were not violated.
Language Testing, Vol. 2, No. 2,
141-154 (1985)
DOI: 10.1177/026553228500200203
 CiteULike  Complore  Connotea  Del.icio.us  Digg  Reddit  Technorati  Twitter What's this?
This article has been cited by other articles:
|
|
|
|
 
J.-G. Blais and M. D. Laurier
The dimensionality of a placement test from several analytical perspectives
Language Testing,
March 1, 1995;
12(1):
72 - 98.
[Abstract]
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
G. Buck
The appropriacy of psychometric measurement models for testing second language listening comprehension
Language Testing,
July 1, 1994;
11(2):
145 - 170.
[Abstract]
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I.-C. Choi and L. F. Bachman
An investigation into the adequacy of three IRT models for data from two EFL reading tests
Language Testing,
June 1, 1992;
9(1):
51 - 78.
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
T.F. McNamara
Test dimensionality: IRT analysis of an ESP listening test1
Language Testing,
December 1, 1991;
8(2):
139 - 159.
[Abstract]
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
G. Henning
Meanings and implications of the principle of local independence
Language Testing,
June 1, 1989;
6(1):
95 - 108.
[Abstract]
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
L. Hamp-Lyons
Applying the partial credit method of Rasch analysis: language testing and accountability
Language Testing,
June 1, 1989;
6(1):
109 - 118.
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
B. Lynch, F. Davidson, and G. Henning
Person dimensionality in language test validation
Language Testing,
December 1, 1988;
5(2):
206 - 219.
[Abstract]
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
G. Henning
The influence of test and sample dimensionality on latent trait person ability and item difficulty calibrations
Language Testing,
June 1, 1988;
5(1):
83 - 99.
[Abstract]
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
R. J. Adams, P. E. Griffin, and L. Martin
A latent trait method for measuring a dimension in second language proficiency
Language Testing,
June 1, 1987;
4(1):
9 - 27.
[Abstract]
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S. Spurling
Questioning the use of the Bejar method to determine unidimensionality
Language Testing,
June 1, 1987;
4(1):
93 - 95.
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Is the Bejar test of unidimensionality appropriate? A response to Spurling
Language Testing,
June 1, 1987;
4(1):
96 - 98.
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
B. Spolsky
A multiple choice for language testers
Language Testing,
December 1, 1986;
3(2):
147 - 158.
[Abstract]
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Zheng Chen and G. Henning
Linguistic and cultural bias in language proficiency tests
Language Testing,
December 1, 1985;
2(2):
155 - 163.
[Abstract]
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F. Davidson and G. Henning
A self-rating scale of English difficulty: Rasch scalar analysis of items and rating categories
Language Testing,
December 1, 1985;
2(2):
164 - 179.
[Abstract]
[PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
