A Method for Studying Differential Distractor Functioning

Bert F. Green · Carolyn R. Crone · Valerie Greaud Folk

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A method of analyzing test item responses is advocated to examine differential item functioning through distractor choices of those who answer an item incorrectly. The analysis, called Differential Distractor Functioning, uses log‐linear models of a three‐way contingency table to examine whether there is an interaction of population subgroup and option choice when ability is held constant. The analysis is explained and is exemplified in an analysis of the Verbal portion of a recent Scholastic Aptitude Test.

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