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    April 2026 |Vol. 48, No. 2 PDF icon Download Issue (PDF, 914KB)opens in new window
    Feature Article

    Basic application of Bayes’ Theorem and empirical keying in test item development

    Demonstrating how the Bayesian approach may be ideal for assessment construction involving low item intercorrelations
    By Frank J. Dyer, PhD, ABPP

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    • Culture and morality: Findings from India
      In the context of shaping moral reasoning from childhood to adolescence and adulthood in India, four studies illustrate the importance of how culture, development, and social class interact
      By Niyati Pandya, PhD, and Rachana Bhangaokar, PhD
    • Unexamined Narratives: Our methods need tools that make assumptions visible
      Every field carries stories about how the world works. This article explores how such narratives shape education research and how methodological tools can reveal the assumptions behind them
      By Cole Chase EdM, MAT
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