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Estimating Item Indices by Nomographs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2025

Robert M. Colver
Robert M. Colver*
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Duke University
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Abstract

Two nomographs are presented for estimating item validity indices identical in value to those obtained from Flanagan 's table and to those obtained from Davis' chart. Experience has shown that the use of the nomographs results in the saving of a significant amount of time with no loss in accuracy. The nomographs also provide a method of quick conversion between the familiar coefficients and the Davis indices, which are less familiar but which offer greater flexibility.

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Psychometrika , Volume 24 , Issue 2 , June 1959, pp. 179 - 185
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Copyright © 1959 The Psychometric Society

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Footnotes

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The nomographs as presented here are too small for efficient use. Single copies of larger-sized reproduction may be obtained by writing the author.

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