Algorithms for Measurement Invariance Testing: Contrasts and Connections (Elements in Research Methods for Developmental Science) - Softcover

Cole, Veronica

 
9781009303385: Algorithms for Measurement Invariance Testing: Contrasts and Connections (Elements in Research Methods for Developmental Science)
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ISBN 10: 1009303384 ISBN 13: 9781009303385
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2023

Synopsis

Latent variable models are a powerful tool for measuring many of the phenomena in which developmental psychologists are often interested. If these phenomena are not measured equally well among all participants, this would result in biased inferences about how they unfold throughout development. In the absence of such biases, measurement invariance is achieved; if this bias is present, differential item functioning (DIF) would occur. This Element introduces the testing of measurement invariance/DIF through nonlinear factor analysis. After introducing models which are used to study these questions, the Element uses them to formulate different definitions of measurement invariance and DIF. It also focuses on different procedures for locating and quantifying these effects. The Element finally provides recommendations for researchers about how to navigate these options to make valid inferences about measurement in their own data.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2023
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1009303384
ISBN 13 
9781009303385
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
94

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