Title
A Cautionary Note on Estimating the Reliability of a Mastery Test with the Beta-Binomial Model
Abstract
Based on recently published papers, it might be
tempting to routinely apply the beta-binomial
model to obtain a single administration estimate of
the reliability of a mastery test. Using real data, the
paper illustrates two practical problems with estimating
reliability in this manner. The first is that
the model might give a poor fit to data, which can
seriously affect the reliability estimate, and the second
is that inadmissible estimates of the parameters
in the beta-binomial model might be obtained.
Two possible solutions are described and illustrated.
Identifiers
other: doi:10.1177/014662168100500411
Previously Published Citation
Wilcox, Rand R. (1981). A Cautionary Note on Estimating the Reliability of a Mastery Test
with the Beta-Binomial Model. Applied Psychological Measurement, 5, 531-537. doi:10.1177/014662168100500411
Suggested Citation
Wilcox, Rand R..
(1981).
A Cautionary Note on Estimating the Reliability of a Mastery Test with the Beta-Binomial Model.
Retrieved from the University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy,
https://hdl.handle.net/11299/100425.