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Acceleration model in the heterogeneous case of the general graded response model

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A new model, called acceleration model, is proposed in the framework of the heterogenous case of the graded response model, based on processing functions defined for a finite or enumerable number of steps. The model is expected to be useful in cognitive assessment, as well as in more traditional areas of application of latent trait models. Criteria for evaluating models are proposed, and soundness and robustness of the acceleration model are discussed. Graded response models based on individual choice behavior are also discussed, and criticisms on model selection in terms of fitnesses of models to the data are also given.

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  1. Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee, 310B Austin Peay Bldg., 37996-0900, Knoxville, TN

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This research was supported by the Office of Naval Research (N00014-90-J-1456).

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Samejima, F. Acceleration model in the heterogeneous case of the general graded response model. Psychometrika 60, 549–572 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02294328

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