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Detecting Differential Item Functioning Using Logistic Regression Procedures

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ID23372005
AuthorsHariharan Swaminathan (0000-0003-2732-9909, University of Massachusetts Amherst, corresponding author), H Jane Rogers (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
Year1990
Volume27
Issue4
Pages361-370
Publication date1990-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Educational Measurement (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-0655 • E-ISSN: 1745-3984
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1745-3984.1990.tb00754.x
OpenAlexW2099019452
LanguageEN
Citations received158
References cited6

A logistic regression model for characterizing differential item functioning (DIF) between two groups is presented. A distinction is drawn between uniform and nonuniform DIF in terms of the parameters of the model. A statistic for testing the hypothesis of no DIF is developed. Through simulation studies, it is shown that the logistic regression procedure is more powerful than the Mantel‐Haenszel procedure for detecting nonuniform DIF and as powerful in detecting uniform DIF.

Differential (mechanical device) · Differential item functioning · Econometrics · Item response theory · Logistic regression · Psychometrics · Regression · Regression analysis · Statistic · Statistics · Advanced Statistical Modeling Techniques · Cognitive Abilities and Testing · Engineering · Mathematics · Psychology · Psychometric Methodologies and Testing

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