论文信息 - The bias function of the maximum likelihood estimate of ability for the dichotomous response level

The bias function of the maximum likelihood estimate of ability for the dichotomous response level

Samejima has recently given an approximation for the bias function for the maximum likelihood estimate of the latent trait in the general case where item responses are discrete, generalizing Lord's bias function in the three-parameter logistic model for the dichotomous response level. In the present paper, observations are made about the behavior of this bias function for the dichotomous response level in general, and also with respect to several widely used mathematical models. Some empirical examples are given.

Fumiko Samejima

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