The asymptotic posterior normality of the latent trait in an IRT model (Q2367533)
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The asymptotic posterior normality of the latent trait in an IRT model (English)
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28 April 1994
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The main result of the paper says that the posterior distribution of examinee ability is approximately normal for a long test. It is assumed that a density of the distribution fulfills five natural conditions. Thus, the paper verifies a fact which has been for a long time part of folklore.
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posterior distribution
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examinee ability
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