Inspection of differential item functioning (DIF) in translated test items can be informed by graphical comparisons of item response functions (IRFs) across translated forms. Due to the many forms of ...

Testing for homogeneity has many applications in statistical analysis. For example, regression analysis may be viewed as determining the set of parameters that makes the residuals homogeneous. Assume ...

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Abstract: Assumptions play a pivotal role in the selection and efficacy of statistical models, as unmet assumptions can lead to flawed conclusions and impact decision-making. In both traditional ...