Multidimensional constrained test assembly

Bernard P. Veldkamp

doi:10.1177/01421602026002002

Multidimensional constrained test assembly

Bernard P. Veldkamp

Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences

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Abstract

Two mathematical programming approaches are presented for the assembly of ability tests from item pools calibrated under a multidimensional item response theory model. Item selection is based on Fisher information matrix. Several criteria can be used to optimize this matrix. In this article, the A-criterion and the D-criterion are applied. Empirical examples for a two-dimensional mathematics item pool illustrate the methods. Both criteria provided good results. Recommendations are provided about when to apply either approach.

Original language	Undefined
Pages (from-to)	133-146
Journal	Applied psychological measurement
Volume	26
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/01421602026002002
Publication status	Published - 2002

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METIS-209569
IR-60178

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