Browsing Human Development & Quantitative Methodology Theses and Dissertations by Title
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Detecting Local Item Dependence in Polytomous Adaptive Data
(2011)A rapidly expanding arena for item response theory (IRT) is in attitudinal and health-outcomes survey applications, often with polytomous items. In particular, there is interest in computer adaptive testing (CAT). Meeting ... -
Developing a Common Scale for Testlet Model Parameter Estimates under the Common-item Nonequivalent Groups Design
(2009)An important advantage of item response theory (IRT) is increased flexibility for methods of test equating. Several methods of IRT scaling have been developed, but under the assumption of local independence of item responses, ... -
Developing characterizations of problem-solving processes, strategies, and challenges from process and product data in digitally delivered interactive assessments: case study.
(2019)Games and simulation-based assessments (GSBAs) are the focus of increased interest in educational assessment given their ability to operationalize assessment tasks that mimic real world scenarios. Combined with the capacity ... -
THE DEVELOPMENT OF COGNITIVE CONTROL DURING CHILDHOOD: A NEUROCOGNITIVE PERSPECTIVE
(2018)One of the hallmarks of human cognition is its adaptability and ability to prioritize task demands in order to complete a goal – a concept known as cognitive control. Research has shown that cognitive control develops ... -
The Development of Maternal Confidence for Labor Among Nulliparous Pregnant Women
(2003-11-14)Certain levels of fear and anxiety about childbirth are expected, especially among first-time mothers. However, problems arise when these feelings negatively impact a woman's decisions and perceptions about the birth ... -
The development of symbolic magnitude understanding in early childhood
(2019)The path towards mathematics success starts early, as initial numerical knowledge sets the foundation for children’s later mathematics learning. In particular, young children’s knowledge of numerical magnitudes, like ... -
Development of the Mu Rhythm: Understanding Function Through Translational Research
(2012)The incidental discovery of mirror neurons (MN) has renewed interest in motor theories of development and has sparked considerable debate as to the existence and potential function of mirror neurons in humans. The use of ... -
DEVELOPMENTAL AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN REWARD PROCESSING ACROSS CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
(2010)Adolescence is a developmental period characterized by maturation across multiple domains. This maturation is not without difficulties, however, as adolescents also display increased negative mood, conflict with parents, ... -
The Developmental Niches of Young Children from Central Americna Immigrant Families: Links between Their Early Social Environments and Social Skills
(2012)National studies reveal early gaps in the language and literacy skills of children from low-income Central American (CA) immigrant families, yet also indicate strengths in the social development of these children (Galindo ... -
DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH SERVICE-LEARNING IN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
(2004-05-04)Many opportunities for service participation are emerging in educational institutions. While research has found effects of service in multiple developmental domains, variations associated with the context of service, and ... -
DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO COVARIATE INCLUSION IN THE MIXTURE RASCH MODEL
(2014)The present dissertation project investigates different approaches to adding covariates and the impact in fitting mixture item response theory (IRT) models. Mixture IRT models serve as an important methodology for tackling ... -
DISTINGUISHING CONTINUOUS AND DISCRETE APPROACHES TO MULTILEVEL MIXTURE IRT MODELS: A MODEL COMPARISON PERSPECTIVE
(2013)The current study introduced a general modeling framework, multilevel mixture IRT (MMIRT) which detects and describes characteristics of population heterogeneity, while accommodating the hierarchical data structure. In ... -
Dynamic Bayeian Inference Networks and Hidden Markov Models for Modeling Learning Progressions over Multiple Time Points
(2012)The current study examines the performance of a Bayesian Inference Network (BIN) for modeling Learning Progressions (LP) as a longitudinal design approach. Recently, Learning Progressions, defined by measurable pathways ... -
The Effect of a Sub-culturally Appropriate Language upon Achievement in Mathematical Content
(1970)In this investigation one hypothesis was considered. The question--does the use of a sub-culturally appropriate language have an effect upon achievement in an academic content--was tested. The subjects used in this ... -
The Effect of Amniocentesis on Parental Anxiety and Self Concept
(1981)The purpose of this study was to provide prospective information about the psychological consequences of amniocentesis for both the husband and wife. Amniocentesis is a procedure in which a sample of amniotic fluid is ... -
EFFECT OF CATEGORIZATION ON TYPE I ERROR AND POWER IN ORDINAL INDICATOR LATENT MEANS MODELS FOR BETWEEN-SUBJECTS DESIGNS
(2006-07-28)Due to the superiority of latent means models (LMM) over the modeling of means on a single measured variable (ANOVA) or on a composite (MANOVA) in terms of power and effect size estimation, LMM is starting to be recognized ... -
THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT RELATIVE LOGISTIC REGRESSION GENERATED PROPENSITY SCORE DISTRIBUTIONS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF PROPENSITY SCORE METHODS
(2020)Much education research involves evaluating the causal effects of interventions. The propensity score (PS) method, which is often used to account for selection bias, has become a popular approach to facilitating causal ... -
THE EFFECT OF ERROR IN ITEM PARAMETER ESTIMATES ON LINKING AND EQUATING WITH THE IRT TEST CHARACTERISTIC CURVE METHOD
(1998)This research looked at the effect of item parameter estimation error on the estimation o f the equating coefficients for the test characteristic curve (TCC) method in Item Response Theory (IRT) equating. Robustness and ... -
The Effect of Grade Level, Achievement, and Type of Task on Metacognitive Awareness in Elementary Mathematics
(1985)Metacognition is an awareness of how one thinks and learns. It includes an awareness of the strategies used to learn as well as an awareness of oneself as a learner. The purpose of this study was to describe children's ... -
EFFECT OF INTRAFAMILIAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CHARACTERISTICS ON THE SELF-IMAGE OF FEMALE VICTIMS, AGES 8-15
(1990)This study was undertaken with two purposes: 1. to investigate the differences in self-image between girls who are victims of intrafamilial child sexual abuse and a control group of non-abused girls; 2. to examine the ...