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The power function of conditional tests of the Rasch model

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In this paper, a general expression of the power function of conditional or pseudo-exact tests of the Rasch model is derived. It allows the determination of the power of conditional tests against various alternative hypotheses. A number of relevant examples frequently occurring in practice are discussed. With respect to computations, a Monte Carlo approach is suggested enabling the approximation of the exact power in applications.

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This research was funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Association).

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    Clemens Draxler & Johannes Zessin

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Draxler, C., Zessin, J. The power function of conditional tests of the Rasch model. AStA Adv Stat Anal 99, 367–378 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10182-015-0249-5

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