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On a Generalization of Local Independence in Item Response Theory Based on Knowledge Space Theory

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  • Stefano Noventa

    (Universität Tübingen)

  • Andrea Spoto

    (University of Padova)

  • Jürgen Heller

    (Universität Tübingen)

  • Augustin Kelava

    (Universität Tübingen)

Abstract

Knowledge space theory (KST) structures are introduced within item response theory (IRT) as a possible way to model local dependence between items. The aim of this paper is threefold: firstly, to generalize the usual characterization of local independence without introducing new parameters; secondly, to merge the information provided by the IRT and KST perspectives; and thirdly, to contribute to the literature that bridges continuous and discrete theories of assessment. In detail, connections are established between the KST simple learning model (SLM) and the IRT General Graded Response Model, and between the KST Basic Local Independence Model and IRT models in general. As a consequence, local independence is generalized to account for the existence of prerequisite relations between the items, IRT models become a subset of KST models, IRT likelihood functions can be generalized to broader families, and the issues of local dependence and dimensionality are partially disentangled. Models are discussed for both dichotomous and polytomous items and conclusions are drawn on their interpretation. Considerations on possible consequences in terms of model identifiability and estimation procedures are also provided.

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  • Stefano Noventa & Andrea Spoto & Jürgen Heller & Augustin Kelava, 2019. "On a Generalization of Local Independence in Item Response Theory Based on Knowledge Space Theory," Psychometrika, Springer;The Psychometric Society, vol. 84(2), pages 395-421, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:psycho:v:84:y:2019:i:2:d:10.1007_s11336-018-9645-6
    DOI: 10.1007/s11336-018-9645-6
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