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Method for estimating examinee attribute parameters in a cognitive diagnosis model

US7418458B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2005
Grant dateAug 26, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B7/02
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system for determining attribute score levels from an assessment are disclosed. An assessment includes items each testing for at least one attribute. A first distribution is generated having a response propensity represented by a highest level of execution for each attribute tested by the item. An item threshold is determined for at least one score for the first distribution. Each item threshold corresponds to a level of execution corresponding to the score for which the item threshold is determined. For each attribute tested by the item, a second distribution is generated having a response propensity represented by a lowest level of execution for the attribute and the highest level of execution for all other attributes tested by the item. A mean parameter is determined for the second distribution. An attribute score level is determined for the scores based on the item thresholds and the mean parameters.

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