Interactive tools

Psychometrics Simulators

Interactive tools for exploring core concepts in Classical Test Theory, item analysis, Item Response Theory and test equating.

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Item difficulty

Explore how item difficulty changes with different patterns of correct and incorrect responses.

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02

Discrimination

Observe how an item differentiates among respondents with different levels of performance.

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03

Point-biserial correlation

Examine the relationship between a dichotomous item response and the total test score.

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04

Option analysis

Visualise how the correct option and distractors function across different performance groups.

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05

Differential item functioning (DIF)

Explore the Standardized P-Difference and observe how focal/reference group differences vary across performance strata.

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06

Reliability and precision

Explore split-half reliability, Spearman–Brown, KR-20, Cronbach's alpha and the standard error of measurement (SEM).

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Item Response Theory (IRT)

Explore item characteristic curves, item information, standard error and how test functioning changes as different items are selected.

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Stocking–Lord equating

Explore how anchor items are used to estimate A and B, transform item parameters, equate forms and establish score equivalents.

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