Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
Volume 59, Issue 11 , Pages 1174-1182, November 2006

Computer adaptive testing improved accuracy and precision of scores over random item selection in a physical functioning item bank

  • Stephen M. Haley

      Affiliations

    • Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University, 635 Commanwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    • Health and Disability Research Institute, Boston University, 53 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: (617) 353-1295; fax: (617) 358-1355.
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  • Pengsheng Ni

      Affiliations

    • Health and Disability Research Institute, Boston University, 53 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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  • Ronald K. Hambleton

      Affiliations

    • Center for Educational Assessment, Department of Educational Policy, Research and Administration, School of Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Hills South-Room 154, Amberst, MA 01003, USA
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  • Mary D. Slavin

      Affiliations

    • Health and Disability Research Institute, Boston University, 53 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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  • Alan M. Jette

      Affiliations

    • Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University, 635 Commanwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Accepted 27 February 2006. published online 03 July 2006.

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PII: S0895-4356(06)00112-0

doi:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2006.02.010

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
Volume 59, Issue 11 , Pages 1174-1182, November 2006

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