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Reise, S. P., & Henson, J. M. (2003). A discussion of modern versus traditional psychometrics as applied to personality assessment scales. Journal of personality assessment, 81(2), 93-103. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327752JPA8102_01
Reise, Steven P, and Henson, James M. "A discussion of modern versus traditional psychometrics as applied to personality assessment scales." Journal of personality assessment vol. 81,2 (2003): 93-103. doi: https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327752JPA8102_01
Reise SP, Henson JM. A discussion of modern versus traditional psychometrics as applied to personality assessment scales. J Pers Assess. 2003 Oct;81(2):93-103. doi: 10.1207/S15327752JPA8102_01. PMID: 12946916.
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J Pers Assess. 2003 Oct;81(2):93-103. doi: 10.1207/S15327752JPA8102_01.

A discussion of modern versus traditional psychometrics as applied to personality assessment scales.

Journal of personality assessment

Steven P Reise, James M Henson

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  1. Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles 90095, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 12946916 DOI: 10.1207/S15327752JPA8102_01

Abstract

Item response theory (IRT) methods are used by large testing firms, state agencies, and school districts to construct, analyze, and score most major aptitude, achievement, proficiency, entrance, and professional licensure exams. Personality assessment, in contrast, has not generally adopted these more powerful, modern psychometric techniques. We evaluate the possible role of IRT in the personality domain by highlighting key areas in which IRT and traditional methods differ. Although we conclude that IRT has a significant role to play in future personality measurement, there are many systemic and technical barriers to its routine application.

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