Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
STAT-0056
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
4 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 Psychometrics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce the core concepts and techniques of Rasch Measurement, focusing on the application and analysis using Winsteps software. Students learn basic Rasch concepts, fit analysis, rating scales, and issues related to differential functioning and dimensionality. Practical assignments each week reinforce the concepts taught.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand basic Rasch measurement concepts and operations.
  • Analyze Differential Test and Item Functioning and investigate dimensionality.
  • Evaluate measurement models using fit statistics.
  • Conduct simple dichotomous analyses using Winsteps.
  • Apply different Rasch models to rating scales.

General Topics:

  • Basic Measurement, Rasch Concepts, and Simple Dichotomous Analysis
  • Fit Analysis and Measurement Models
  • Rating Scales, Reliability and Anchoring
  • DTF, DIF, and Dimensionality
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises
  • Textbook

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Graded practical exercises and discussion forums

Minimum Passing Score:

73%
Supplemental Materials