Psychometrics refers to using certain operating procedures based on psychological theory to determine a quantitative value for a person’s psychological characteristics and behaviors such as ability, ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For Dr. Gary Miron, professor of Evaluation, Measurement and Research (EMR), the greatest joy of his work is connecting policy makers with data and empirical evidence they can use. On ...

Two methods of constructing equal-interval scales for educational achievement are discussed: Thurstone's absolute scaling method and Item Response Theory (IRT). Alternative criteria for choosing a ...

The Rasch measurement model has emerged as a pivotal tool in educational assessment by transforming ordinal performance data into interval-level measures. This probabilistic model facilitates the ...

The EMR Working Paper Series serves as a venue for Western students and faculty to facilitate the publication and dissemination of original work. Authors retain full copyright for their papers and are ...

TAP is a school-reform model oriented around teacher development. Originally founded by Milken Family Foundation and now operated by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, the program ...

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Derek Briggs is a Professor of the Research and Evaluation Methodology program. He is also the director of the Center for Assessment Design Research and Evaluation (CADRE). Dr. Briggs’s research ...

In today’s evidence-driven world, there is increasing demand for researchers with the skills to design, conduct, and evaluate studies that help institutions and schools improve their decision-making ...